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Hyundai Nexo vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Suzuki Jimny?

Hyundai Nexo vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

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

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Suzuki Jimny is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,637 £.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Nexo offers considerably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo 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 Hyundai Nexo delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Nexo offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo is clearly superior 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 £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
Hyundai Nexo
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Hyundai Nexo
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 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
350 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Suzuki
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