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Jeep Compass vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Suzuki Jimny?

Jeep Compass vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Jeep Compass

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

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki Jimny is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

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 Jeep Compass offers significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers substantially more torque with 345 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Jeep Compass offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 502 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Compass carries substantially more – 473 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 95 - 500 km
Jeep Compass
Suzuki Jimny

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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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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Jeep Compass
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Suzuki
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