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Suzuki Jimny vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (25,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or VW Polo?

Suzuki Jimny vs VW Polo: Key differences

Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

Jimny

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,019 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Polo

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 Polo offers substantially more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers considerably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Jimny

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is only slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries considerably more – 457 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Reviews VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
173 g/km
co2
116 - 148 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
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
3,645 mm
Length
-
Width
1,645 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
130 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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