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Honda Civic vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Suzuki Jimny?

Honda Civic vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Jimny

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Jimny is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 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 Honda Civic offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers considerably more torque with 315 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Honda Civic offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda Civic carries markedly more – 397 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Honda Civic
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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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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Honda Civic
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Honda
Brand
Suzuki
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