Verdict
The RM28,000 gap separates two very different B-segment Suzukis. Jimny buyers get part-time four-wheel drive with low range, but accept 100 hp, 130 Nm, a 4AT and just 85 litres of boot space. The Swift Sport brings 140 hp, 230 Nm and a six-speed automatic, reaches 100 km/h in eight seconds, and carries five people with a 265-litre boot. Its 6.1 L/100 km rating also undercuts the Jimny’s 6.8. For Malaysian tarmac use, the lighter 970 kg hatchback is the rational call; the Jimny’s case rests on its 4WD hardware.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if low-range four-wheel drive, a full-size spare wheel and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than speed, space and price.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want 140 hp, 230 Nm, five seats and a 265-litre boot for RM28,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900.
- Power and torque: Suzuki Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp and 230 Nm.
- Driveline: Suzuki Jimny part-time four-wheel drive with low range; Suzuki Swift Sport front-wheel drive.
- Transmission: Suzuki Jimny 4AT with four gears; Suzuki Swift Sport 6AT with six gears.
- Rated fuel economy: Suzuki Jimny 6.8 L/100 km; Suzuki Swift Sport 6.1 L/100 km.
- Practicality: Suzuki Jimny has four seats and an 85-litre boot; Suzuki Swift Sport has five seats and a 265-litre boot.
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare and all-terrain tyres
- RM28,000 dearer
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the Swift Sport’s 140 hp and 230 Nm
- Four seats and an 85-litre boot versus five seats and 265 litres
Swift Sport
- 140 hp, 230 Nm and an eight-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five doors, five seats and 265 litres of boot space
- Six-speed automatic, paddle shifts and 6.1 L/100 km rated economy
- Front-wheel drive lacks the Jimny’s part-time 4WD and low range
- Three-year, 100,000-km warranty versus the Jimny’s five-year unlimited cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM158,900 | RM130,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | 100 hp | 140 hp✓ |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 9.9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 6AT |
| Gears | 4 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 6.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 265 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | 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 | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
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.
Used Jimny & Swift Sport for sale
Jimny vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The Swift Sport is better for normal Malaysian road use: it is RM28,000 cheaper, has 40 hp and 100 Nm more, uses less fuel on its rated cycle, and has five seats. Choose the Jimny specifically for low-range four-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900 and the Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM130,900, so the Jimny costs RM28,000 more.
Which is better for rough tracks?
The Jimny is the clear choice for rough tracks because it has part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles with coil springs, all-terrain tyres and a full-size spare wheel. The Swift Sport is front-wheel drive.