Verdict
The Ford Everest asks RM81,938 more, but it brings seven seats, a 500 Nm bi-turbo diesel and a 10-speed automatic against the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door’s four seats, 130 Nm petrol engine and four-speed unit. Its 259-litre boot is also 48 litres larger. For a Malaysian family covering distance with passengers aboard, the Everest’s extra space, rear roof-mounted air-con vents and stronger safety kit make the case. The Jimny is the smaller choice at 3,985 mm long, which matters in tight parking spaces, but it is a four-seat SUV with far less performance.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, 500 Nm of torque and a 2,900 mm wheelbase for carrying more people and luggage.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if four seats are enough and its 929 mm shorter body and RM81,938 lower entry price suit your use better.
Key differences
- Power: Ford Everest 207 hp at 3,500 rpm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp at 6,000 rpm.
- Torque: Ford Everest 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
- Transmission: Ford Everest 10-speed 10R80 SelectShift automatic; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door four-speed automatic.
- Seating and boot space: Ford Everest seven seats and 259 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door four seats and 211 litres.
- Size: Ford Everest is 4,914 mm long and 1,923 mm wide; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is 3,985 mm long and 1,645 mm wide.
- Airbags: Ford Everest has seven; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has six.
Everest
- Seven seats and a 259-litre boot.
- 207 hp and 500 Nm bi-turbo diesel.
- Blind spot information system, collision warning and rear air-con vents.
- RM81,938 more expensive to buy.
- RM438 annual road tax versus RM120.
- 929 mm longer and 278 mm wider.
Jimny 5-Door
- RM81,938 lower entry price.
- 929 mm shorter body for tighter spaces.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm versus 207 hp and 500 Nm.
- Four seats versus seven, with a 211-litre boot.
- No blind spot information system or collision warning.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | 4AT |
| Gears | 10 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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 Everest & Jimny 5-Door for sale
Everest vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Ford Everest is better for family transport: it has seven seats, 500 Nm, a larger 259-litre boot and seven airbags. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door when four seats suffice and a much shorter 3,985 mm body matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM281,888 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the Everest is RM81,938 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM438, compared with RM120 for the Jimny 5-Door.
Which one carries more passengers and luggage?
The Ford Everest carries seven people and has 259 litres of boot space. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door carries four people and has 211 litres, leaving the Ford with three extra seats and 48 litres more luggage room.
