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Suzuki Jimny vs Honda Civic comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (25,300 £ vs 32,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or Honda Civic?

Suzuki Jimny vs Honda Civic: Key differences

Suzuki Jimny

  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Honda Civic

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Suzuki Jimny is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Civic

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 Honda Civic offers substantially more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers clearly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Jimny

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Honda Civic offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda Civic carries visibly more – 397 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic 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.

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Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Suzuki Jimny
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

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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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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Suzuki Jimny
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
173 g/km
co2
108 - 114 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
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,645 mm
Length
-
Width
1,645 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
130 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Honda
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