Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Suzuki Jimny
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 Grand Vitara
GRAND VITARA Kenya specification
Petrol
Current
KES 4,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW
🔧 137 Nm
VS
Suzuki Jimny
Jimny 3D MC25 5MT 4WD GL DA2 audio
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 3,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 130 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Suzuki Jimny: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jimny starts KES 1,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from KES 4,950,000 · Jimny from KES 3,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara75.8 kW | Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara136.8 Nm | Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Jimny1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | JimnyNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Grand Vitara210 mm | Jimny210 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Jimny
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Jimny
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4345 mm | 3645 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2250 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 195 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 85 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 1090 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1720 kg | 1435 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 470 kg | 340 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 4.9 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 Grand Vitara and Jimny 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: Grand Vitara 29 vs Jimny 39.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 59 vs Jimny 53.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 82 vs Jimny 83.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 60 vs Jimny 44.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Jimny 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
Grand Vitara and Jimny image comparison
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
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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
Grand Vitara leads by 3 points
Grand Vitara and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
57
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
65%
source coverage
57
#1
Evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
29
Efficiency
59
Safety
82
Practicality
60
Leads by 3 points
54
#2
Jimny
Performance
39
Efficiency
53
Safety
83
Practicality
44
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Jimny +10
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +6
Safety
Jimny +1
Practicality
Grand Vitara +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
60/100
Jimny
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Grand Vitara vs Jimny 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.