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Isuzu D-Max vs Suzuki Jimny – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Isuzu D-Max or Suzuki Jimny fits your lifestyle better.

Isuzu D-Max

Suzuki Jimny

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Jimny has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25300 £, while the Isuzu D-Max costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Suzuki Jimny manages with 7.70 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Isuzu D-Max with 8.70 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 Isuzu D-Max has a distinct edge – offering 163 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Isuzu D-Max is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 12.60 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Isuzu D-Max performs to a small extent better – 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: Isuzu D-Max pulls decisively stronger with 360 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Isuzu D-Max offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1905 kg. The difference is around 740 kg.

When it comes to payload, Isuzu D-Max significantly takes the win – 1095 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 825 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Isuzu D-Max proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Isuzu D-Max is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Isuzu D-Max
Suzuki Jimny

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Isuzu D-Max

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 9 L
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Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max wears its workhorse credentials with quiet confidence, delivering rugged practicality and a cabin that keeps things simple and sensible. If you want a dependable truck that gets on with the job without fuss—and even manages a bit of comfort on the road—the D-Max is a smart, no-nonsense pick.

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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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Jimny @ Suzuki Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption
Price
34300 - 50100 £
Price
25300 - 27700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
228 - 235 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
76 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1905 - 2110 kg
Curb weight
1165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5280 - 5320 mm
Length
3645 mm
Width
1810 - 1870 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1770 - 1790 mm
Height
1705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
990 - 1095 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.60 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.80 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1898 cm3
Engine capacity
1462 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Suzuki

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Is the Isuzu D-Max offered with different drivetrains?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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