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BYD Han vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Suzuki Jimny?

BYD Han vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Jimny is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,883 £.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Han is somewhat faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Han offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 1,160 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Han carries somewhat more – 335 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
BYD Han
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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BYD Han
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,995 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Suzuki
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