Suzuki Dzire vs Suzuki Jimny

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Suzuki Dzire in South Africa

Suzuki Dzire

1.2 GL+ CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 272,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
VS
Suzuki Jimny in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Dzire vs Suzuki Jimny: the short answer

Dzire and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Dzire starts ZAR 215,000 cheaper Dzire from ZAR 229,900 · Jimny from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Dzire Jimny
Maximum Power Dzire60 kW Jimny77 kW
Maximum Torque Dzire113 Nm Jimny138 Nm
Engine Size Dzire1197 cc Jimny1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Dzire18.2 km/l Jimny16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Dzire0 mm Jimny0 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Suzuki Dzire

1.2 GL+ CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Dzire

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
Specification evidence leader

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?

Dzire

  • 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 Dzire Jimny
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current market generation Current market generation
Facelift History Current market specification Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Spec Dzire Jimny
Length 3995 mm 3645 mm
Width 1735 mm 1645 mm
Height 1525 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 378 l 85 l
Kerb Weight 960 kg 1090 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1450 kg 1435 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg 345 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 1000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Dzire and Jimny comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Dzire 23 vs Jimny 42.

Efficiency index: Dzire 69 vs Jimny 62.

Safety-equipment index: Dzire 87 vs Jimny 91.

Practicality index: Dzire 48 vs Jimny 35.

Ownership-cover index: Dzire 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Jimny leads by 2 points

Dzire and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 57 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 77% source coverage
57
#1 Evidence leader

Jimny

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Practicality 35
Performance 42
Efficiency 62
Safety 91
Practicality 35
Leads by 2 points
55
#2

Dzire

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 23
Performance 23
Efficiency 69
Safety 87
Practicality 48
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jimny +19 Efficiency Dzire +7 Safety Jimny +4 Practicality Dzire +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jimny

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 35/100

Dzire

Performance 23/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 48/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Jimny leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts vs 55 pts for Dzire

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jimny leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Dzire vs Jimny questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.