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Lexus RX vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Suzuki Jimny?

Lexus RX vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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

RX

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 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 Lexus RX offers considerably more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers considerably more torque with 551 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 421 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus RX offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX is far ahead 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 £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 km
Lexus RX
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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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Lexus RX
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Suzuki
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