Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Jimny 5 doors
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Alto
ALTOK10 RC GA 5D 998p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 1,650,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW
🔧 89 Nm
VS
Suzuki Jimny 5 doors
JIMNY GL 4WD 5D 1462p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 4,150,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 130 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Jimny 5 doors: the short answer
Alto and Jimny 5 doors are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Alto starts KES 2,500,000 cheaper
Alto from KES 1,650,000 · Jimny 5 doors from KES 4,150,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Alto | Jimny 5 doors |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Alto49 kW @ 5500 rpm | Jimny 5 doors75 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Alto89 Nm @ 3500 rpm | Jimny 5 doors130 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Alto998 cc | Jimny 5 doors1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | AltoNot Officially Disclosed | Jimny 5 doorsNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Alto160 mm | Jimny 5 doors210 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Alto
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Jimny 5 doors
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alto
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Jimny 5 doors
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Alto | Jimny 5 doors |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Compacts | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Hatchback | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Spec | Alto | Jimny 5 doors |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3530 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1490 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 145 mm | 195 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 214 l | 211 l |
| Kerb Weight | 747 kg | 1195 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1168 kg | 1545 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 421 kg | 300 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 400 kg | 1300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.5 m | 5.7 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alto and Jimny 5 doors comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Alto 26 vs Jimny 5 doors 39.
Efficiency index: Alto 75 vs Jimny 5 doors 53.
Safety-equipment index: Alto 83 vs Jimny 5 doors 84.
Practicality index: Alto 44 vs Jimny 5 doors 48.
Ownership-cover index: Alto not separately scored vs Jimny 5 doors not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
Alto and Jimny 5 doors image comparison
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Suzuki Alto
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Jimny 5 doors leads by 1 points
Alto and Jimny 5 doors are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
56
/100
Lead
1
points
Data
69%
source coverage
56
#1
Evidence leader
Jimny 5 doors
Performance
39
Efficiency
53
Safety
84
Practicality
48
Leads by 1 points
55
#2
Alto
Performance
26
Efficiency
75
Safety
83
Practicality
44
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Jimny 5 doors +13
Efficiency
Alto +22
Safety
Jimny 5 doors +1
Practicality
Jimny 5 doors +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jimny 5 doors
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
48/100
Alto
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jimny 5 doors leads. However, Alto may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Alto vs Jimny 5 doors questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.