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SsangYong Rexton vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Suzuki Jimny?

SsangYong Rexton vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • 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

Rexton

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 SsangYong Rexton offers considerably more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Rexton is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Rexton is clearly faster – reaching 184 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers significantly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 311 Nm more.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,977 L, about 1,114 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries significantly more – 770 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 500 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Rexton 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 £41,100
Rexton

SsangYong Rexton

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.2 L/100km
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4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Frank Williams CPA/ ACCA/ CPD
22 Jan 2026, 01:20:01

Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

Suzuki Jimny

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
655 - 770 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
202 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Suzuki
Is the SsangYong Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The SsangYong Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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