Suzuki Jimny vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Verdict
At RM158,900 versus RM199,950, the Suzuki Jimny and Suzuki Jimny 5-Door share the same 1,462 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine, 100 hp, 130 Nm, 4AT, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and 140 km/h top speed. The RM41,050 gap mainly buys space and equipment: the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is 505 mm longer, has a 340 mm longer wheelbase, five doors, a 211-litre boot instead of 85 litres, extra airbags, rear sensors and a reverse camera. The three-door is the purer, cheaper toy; the five-door is easier to live with.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if you want the cheaper, shorter three-door with the same 100 hp, 130 Nm drivetrain and part-time four-wheel drive hardware.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if rear-seat access, a 211-litre boot, extra airbags and factory parking aids matter more than saving RM41,050.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950
- Doors: Suzuki Jimny 3; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 5
- Length and wheelbase: Suzuki Jimny 3,480 mm/2,250 mm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3,985 mm/2,590 mm
- Boot space: Suzuki Jimny 85 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 211 litres
- Airbags: Suzuki Jimny driver and passenger; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door driver, passenger, front side and front curtain
- Parking aids: Suzuki Jimny has no rear sensors or reverse camera; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has 4 rear sensors and a reverse camera
Jimny
- RM41,050 cheaper with the same 1,462 cc, 100 hp and 130 Nm engine
- Shorter 3,480 mm body and 2,250 mm wheelbase
- Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 all-terrain factory tyres
- Only 3 doors and an 85-litre boot versus 5 doors and 211 litres
- Driver and passenger airbags only; the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door adds front side and front curtain airbags
- No rear parking sensors or reverse camera
Jimny 5-Door
- 5-door body makes rear-seat access simpler
- 211-litre boot is much larger than the Suzuki Jimny’s 85 litres
- 9-inch screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 speakers
- Costs RM41,050 more while using the same 1,462 cc, 100 hp, 130 Nm engine and 4AT
- Longer 3,985 mm body and 2,590 mm wheelbase versus 3,480 mm and 2,250 mm
- Bridgestone Dueller H/L tyres instead of the Suzuki Jimny’s Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 all-terrain tyres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 158,900✓ | RM 199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 100 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 4AT |
| Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 17.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 211 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Drum |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and 2 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Jimny vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the better daily choice thanks to five doors, a 211-litre boot, more airbags, rear sensors and a reverse camera. The Suzuki Jimny is better if you want the cheaper, shorter three-door with the same drivetrain.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM41,050 more. That premium mainly buys the longer five-door body, bigger boot, extra airbags, larger infotainment screen, Android Auto, rear parking sensors and a reverse camera.
Do they use the same engine and four-wheel drive system?
Yes. Both use a 1,462 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine with 100 hp and 130 Nm, a 4-speed automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive with low range.