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Suzuki Jimny vs Dongfeng Box comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (25,300 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or Dongfeng Box?

Suzuki Jimny vs Dongfeng Box: Key differences

Suzuki Jimny

  • barely more power
  • slightly lighter
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Dongfeng Box

  • only slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Jimny

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.

Dongfeng Box is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,715 £.

Box

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Suzuki Jimny offers barely more power – delivering 102 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

Jimny

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: Dongfeng Box offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is slightly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,355 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Dongfeng Box carries clearly more – 375 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dongfeng Box is decisively ahead 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 £23,600
Box

Dongfeng Box

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 HP
  • Electric Range : 310 km
Suzuki Jimny
Dongfeng Box

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Dongfeng Box

The Dongfeng Box is a practical, no-frills compact van that suits small businesses and families who need a versatile, easy-to-use vehicle. Its simple, utilitarian design and roomy interior make loading and day-to-day driving straightforward, while ownership is kept uncomplicated.

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Suzuki Jimny
Dongfeng Box

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Price
23,600 - 24,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
310 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Curb weight
1,355 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
3,645 mm
Length
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Width
1,645 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
130 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Dongfeng
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