Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs KIA K2700

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 Jimny 5-Door in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 14.9 km/l
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs KIA K2700: the short answer

Jimny 5-Door holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 87,905 cheaper Jimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jimny 5-Door K2700
Maximum Power Jimny 5-Door75 kW @ 6000 rpm K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque Jimny 5-Door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Jimny 5-Door1462 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jimny 5-Door14.9 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Jimny 5-Door210 mm K2700195 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Jimny 5-Door

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny 5-Door

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Jimny 5-Door K2700
Model Introduced Year 2025 1997
Generation Fourth-generation Jimny five-door — JB74W. Uses identical powertrain, ladder-frame chassis, AllGrip Pro 4x4 system, and suspension geometry as the JB74 two-door. Body extended 360mm longer with full rear doors and a longer wheelbase Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Facelift History Two-door Jimny (JB74) returned to SA market in 2021 after a nine-year absence. Five-door variant (JB74W) launched globally in 2023 and introduced in South Africa in 2025 as a distinct model — not a trim level of the two-door. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Color Note Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 1170 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec Jimny 5-Door K2700
Length 3965 mm 4870 mm
Width 1645 mm 1840 mm
Height 1720 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 2590 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 211 l 3000 l
Kerb Weight 1215 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1545 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 330 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity 1300 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 11.4 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 910 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 900 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 600 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jimny 5-Door and K2700 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: Jimny 5-Door 29 vs K2700 32.

Efficiency index: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: Jimny 5-Door 90 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: Jimny 5-Door 49 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: Jimny 5-Door 71 vs K2700 49.

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 5-Door leads by 21 points

Jimny 5-Door holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2700.

Evidence leader 58 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 95% source coverage
58
#1 Evidence leader

Jimny 5-Door

95% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 57
Safety 90
Practicality 49
Ownership 71
Leads by 21 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance K2700 +3 Efficiency Jimny 5-Door +14 Safety Jimny 5-Door +90 Practicality K2700 +19 Ownership Jimny 5-Door +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jimny 5-Door

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 49/100
Ownership 71/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Jimny 5-Door leads the specification evidence index with 58 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jimny 5-Door leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jimny 5-Door vs K2700 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.