Verdict
At RM188,000, the Suzuki eVitara costs RM11,950 less yet brings a 172 hp, 193 Nm motor, 61.1 kWh battery and claimed 426 km range. Its 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time, five seats and 306-litre boot make it the more rounded daily SUV. The RM199,950 Jimny 5-Door is slower at 17.2 seconds and carries four, but its all-wheel drive, low-range transfer case and full-size spare are the decisive hardware for rough tracks. For Malaysian road use, the eVitara is the clearer buy; choose the Jimny only for its off-road brief.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want five seats, a 306-litre boot, 426 km of claimed electric range and much stronger 172 hp performance for less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range, a full-size spare wheel and a shorter 3,985 mm body matter more than pace, space and EV running.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Performance: eVitara 172 hp/193 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds; Jimny 5-Door 100 hp/130 Nm and 17.2 seconds.
- Driving system: eVitara front-wheel drive; Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Passenger and luggage capacity: eVitara has five seats and a 306-litre boot; Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Size: eVitara is 4,275 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase; Jimny 5-Door is 3,985 mm long with a 2,590 mm wheelbase.
- Spare wheel: eVitara has a tyre repair kit; Jimny 5-Door has a full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
eVitara
- 172 hp and 193 Nm motor; 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds.
- Five seats and a 306-litre boot.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
- Front-wheel drive lacks the Jimny 5-Door's low-range four-wheel-drive hardware.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size alloy spare.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel.
- Shorter 3,985 mm body and 1,720 mm height.
- RM11,950 dearer than the eVitara.
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot, versus five seats and 306 litres.
- 100 hp, 130 Nm and a 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time trail the eVitara substantially.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 426 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | 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 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 eVitara & Jimny 5-Door for sale
eVitara vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The eVitara is better for everyday use: it is RM11,950 cheaper, seats five, has a 306-litre boot and reaches 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds. The Jimny 5-Door is better only where its low-range four-wheel drive is needed.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki eVitara costs RM188,000 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the Jimny is RM11,950 more expensive.
Which one has more passenger and boot space?
The eVitara has five seats and a 306-litre boot. The Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot, giving the eVitara one extra seat and 95 litres more luggage room.
