Mazda CX-5 vs Suzuki Jimny – Differences & prices compared

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 Mazda CX-5 costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-5 manages with 7 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda CX-5 has a evident edge – offering 141 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-5 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 10.50 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs noticeable better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-5 pulls convincingly stronger with 238 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 108 Nm difference.

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: Mazda CX-5 offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, the Suzuki Jimny is clearly perceptible lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs significantly better – up to 2019 L, which is about 1156 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

Our conclusion: The Mazda CX-5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mazda CX-5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.