Verdict
At RM199,950, the Suzuki costs RM1,950 more than the Tesla, yet these SUVs serve sharply different Malaysian needs. The Jimny is the smaller four-seat choice at 3,985 mm long, with part-time four-wheel drive and low range. But the Model Y brings 295 hp and 420 Nm against 100 hp and 130 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and carries five people with an 854-litre boot. Its 60 kWh battery also gives a quoted 466 km range, provided home or public charging suits your routine.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if compact 3,985 mm dimensions, four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare matter more than pace and luggage room.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you want five seats, an 854-litre boot, 466 km of EV range and vastly quicker 5.9-second acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950; Tesla Model Y RM198,000.
- Power and torque: Suzuki 100 hp and 130 Nm; Tesla 295 hp and 420 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Suzuki 17.2 seconds; Tesla 5.9 seconds.
- Boot space and seating: Suzuki 211 litres and four seats; Tesla 854 litres and five seats.
- Length and width: Suzuki 3,985 mm and 1,645 mm; Tesla 4,790 mm and 2,129 mm.
- Annual road tax: Suzuki RM120; Tesla RM305.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Much shorter and narrower at 3,985 mm by 1,645 mm.
- 100,000 km manufacturer warranty mileage and a full-size spare wheel.
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus the Tesla's 5.9 seconds.
- Only four seats and a 211-litre boot, against five seats and 854 litres.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist.
Model Y
- 295 hp, 420 Nm and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 60 kWh battery with 466 km range, 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Five seats, 854-litre boot and seven airbags.
- RM305 annual road tax versus RM120 for the Suzuki.
- At 4,790 mm long and 2,129 mm wide, it is far larger than the 3,985 mm by 1,645 mm Jimny.
- 80,000 km manufacturer warranty mileage versus 100,000 km for the Suzuki.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,950 | RM198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM305 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 74 mm × 85 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 60 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 466 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 17.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,985 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,921 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 211 litres | 854 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueller H/L | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
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.
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Jimny 5-Door vs Model Y FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door or Tesla Model Y better?
The Tesla Model Y is better for everyday family space, acceleration, safety equipment and EV range. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door instead if its compact dimensions and part-time four-wheel drive with low range are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y is RM1,950 cheaper, at RM198,000 versus RM199,950 for the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.
Which has more luggage space?
The Tesla Model Y has the larger boot by a wide margin: 854 litres versus 211 litres in the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door. It also has five seats, while the Jimny has four.
