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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Suzuki Jimny?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Jimny is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers visibly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 377 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries noticeably more – 442 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Suzuki
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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