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Suzuki Jimny vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (25,300 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or VW Passat?

Suzuki Jimny vs VW Passat: Key differences

Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Jimny

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Passat

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 VW Passat offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Jimny

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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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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Reviews Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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brunella
29 Jun 2026, 05:20:23

Powerful traction, lightness, compact size for steep, narrow and challenging mountain dirt tracks.

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
173 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
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Curb weight
1,165 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
3,645 mm
Length
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Width
1,645 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
130 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Jimny?

The Suzuki Jimny is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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