Verdict
The bZ4X is 55% more powerful, the bZ4X has a 53% bigger boot, while the Jimny 5-Door is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Jimny 5-Door has over the bZ4X
What the bZ4X has over the Jimny 5-Door
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The bZ4X's wheelbase is 260 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The bZ4X is 215 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the bZ4X: 452 litres against 211.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,950✓ | RM220,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,040/mo✓ | RM2,245/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,478✓ | RM5,968 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,237 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.19 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM37,025 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 3.3 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 35 min |
| 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 | — | 224 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 269 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 73.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 17.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 160 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,985 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 211 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueller H/L | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 16 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 20" 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) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System |
| 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 Push Button |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The bZ4X's 73.1 kWh battery takes about 3.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The bZ4X carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 3 years for the Jimny 5-Door. bZ4X: 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU.
