Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Jimny 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 Jimny
Jimny 3D MC25 5MT 4WD GL DA2 audio
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 3,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 130 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 Jimny vs Suzuki Jimny 5 doors: the short answer
Jimny and Jimny 5 doors are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jimny starts KES 200,000 cheaper
Jimny from KES 3,950,000 · Jimny 5 doors from KES 4,150,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Jimny | Jimny 5 doors |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm | Jimny 5 doors75 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm | Jimny 5 doors130 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Jimny1462 cc | Jimny 5 doors1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | JimnyNot Officially Disclosed | Jimny 5 doorsNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Jimny210 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)
Jimny
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Jimny 5 doors
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jimny
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Jimny 5 doors
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Jimny | 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 | 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 | Jimny | Jimny 5 doors |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3645 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1725 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm | 2590 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 195 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 85 l | 211 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1090 kg | 1195 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1435 kg | 1545 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 340 kg | 300 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.9 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 Jimny 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: Jimny 39 vs Jimny 5 doors 39.
Efficiency index: Jimny 53 vs Jimny 5 doors 53.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 83 vs Jimny 5 doors 84.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Jimny 5 doors 48.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 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.
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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 2 points
Jimny and Jimny 5 doors are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
56
/100
Lead
2
points
Data
69%
source coverage
56
#1
Evidence leader
Jimny 5 doors
Performance
39
Efficiency
53
Safety
84
Practicality
48
Leads by 2 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
Level
Efficiency
Level
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
Jimny
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jimny 5 doors 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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Jimny 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.