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Toyota Prius vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Suzuki Jimny?

Toyota Prius vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably 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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Jimny is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 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 Toyota Prius offers clearly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Prius is moderately faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is noticeably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
Toyota Prius
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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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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Toyota Prius
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,599 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Suzuki
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