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Subaru Impreza vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Suzuki Jimny?

Subaru Impreza vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Jimny

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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

Impreza

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Jimny is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,945 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Impreza uses 7.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 Subaru Impreza offers noticeably more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza is visibly faster – reaching 199 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Impreza delivers clearly more torque with 182 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 52 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Subaru Impreza offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Subaru Impreza offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,314 L, about 451 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries considerably more – 526 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Impreza 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.

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Impreza

Subaru Impreza

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 L/100km
Subaru Impreza
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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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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Subaru Impreza
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
166 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,490 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
199 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Suzuki
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