Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Jimny vs Hyundai STARIA
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
Hyundai STARIA
STARIA 2.2D Automatic
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 8,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW
🔧 431 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Jimny vs Hyundai STARIA: the short answer
STARIA holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny.
Jimny starts KES 5,000,000 cheaper
Jimny from KES 3,950,000 · STARIA from KES 8,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Jimny | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm | STARIA130 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm | STARIA431 Nm |
| Engine Size | Jimny1462 cc | STARIA2199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | JimnyNot Officially Disclosed | STARIANot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Jimny210 mm | STARIA186 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jimny
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
STARIA
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?
Jimny
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
STARIA
- 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 | Jimny | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MPV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market MPV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | MPV |
| Spec | Jimny | STARIA |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3645 mm | 5253 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1997 mm |
| Height | 1725 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm | 3273 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 186 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 171 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 85 l | 831 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1090 kg | 2190 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1435 kg | 2950 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 340 kg | 760 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.9 m | 5.94 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 STARIA 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 STARIA 67.
Efficiency index: Jimny 53 vs STARIA 46.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 83 vs STARIA 94.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs STARIA 79.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny not separately scored vs STARIA 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
Jimny and STARIA image comparison
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Suzuki Jimny
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Hyundai STARIA
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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
STARIA leads by 19 points
STARIA holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny.
Evidence leader
73
/100
Lead
19
points
Data
63%
source coverage
73
#1
Evidence leader
STARIA
Performance
67
Efficiency
46
Safety
94
Practicality
79
Leads by 19 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
STARIA +28
Efficiency
Jimny +7
Safety
STARIA +11
Practicality
STARIA +35
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
STARIA
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
79/100
Jimny
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, STARIA 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 STARIA 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.