Kia Sportage vs Suzuki Jimny – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25300 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.70 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.

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 Kia Sportage has a significantly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – 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 Kia Sportage pulls convincingly stronger with 350 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Kia Sportage offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, the Suzuki Jimny is distinct lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs convincingly better – up to 1776 L, which is about 913 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage clearly takes the win – 580 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

All in all, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.