Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Toyota RAV4

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 14.9 km/l

Toyota RAV4

2.5 HEV GR-S CVT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 941,800 ex-showroom

⚡ 176 kW 🔧 221 Nm ⛽ 21.3 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance RAV4

⛽ Fuel Economy RAV4

🛡 Safety RAV4

📦 Practicality RAV4

🔑 Ownership Jimny 5-Door

Jimny 5-Door starts ZAR 610000 cheaper Jimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900 · RAV4 from ZAR 610,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Engine Power	75 kW	176 kW
Torque	130 Nm	221 Nm
Engine Size	1462 cc	2500 cc
Claimed Mileage	14.9 km/l	21.3 km/l
Ground Clearance	210 mm	186 mm
Boot / Load Bay	85 l	732 l
Airbags	6	Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
Kerb Weight	1170 kg	1725-1740 kg
Seating Capacity	4	5
Warranty	5	3 years / 100 000 km

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The Bottom Line

RAV4 holds a noticeable edge over Jimny 5-Door, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance RAV4 +33 pts

Efficiency RAV4 +27 pts

Safety RAV4 +2 pts

Practicality RAV4 +26 pts

Ownership Jimny 5-Door +25 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny 5-Door

Strengths

Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

RAV4

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny 5-Door

Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

RAV4

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Model Introduced Year	2025	2026
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	All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
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.	Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since	2025	Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Color Note	Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic	-
Dealer Stock Note	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	published	published
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Ground Clearance	210 mm	186 mm
Wheelbase	2250 mm	2690 mm
Length	3985 mm	4645 mm
Width	1645 mm	1880 mm
Height	1720 mm	1680 mm
Kerb Weight	1170 kg	1725-1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1555 kg	2230 kg
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space	85 l	732 l
Towing Capacity	1300 kg	1000 kg
Front Track Width	1265 mm	1620 mm
Rear Track Width	1265 mm	1650 mm
Turning Radius	4.9 m	5.6 m
Load Bed Length	85 l	732 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	900 mm	-
Rear Legroom	600 mm	-
Front Headroom	990 mm	-
Rear Headroom	910 mm	-
Front Shoulder Room	1270 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1155 mm	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	-
Number of Doors	3	5
Max Payload	455 kg	-
Boot Volume	85 l	732 l
Doors	3	5
Seats	4	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	55 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1555 kg	2230 kg
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	186 mm
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	186 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	210 mm	186 mm
Height Mm	1720 mm	1680 mm
Length Mm	3985 mm	4645 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	85 l	732 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	455 kg	-
Cargo Volume	85 l	732 l
Tare Mass Kg	1170 kg	1725-1740 kg
Turning Circle	4.9 m	5.6 m
Turning Circle M	4.9 m	5.6 m
Width Mm	1645 mm	1880 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Engine	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol	2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated	2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Displacement	1462 cc	2500 cc
Cylinders	4	Inline-4
Valves per Cylinder	4	-
Power	75 kW	176 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	6000
Torque	130 Nm	221 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,000 rpm	3600-5200
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Petrol Hybrid
Turbocharger	-	-
Top Speed	140 km/h	180 km/h
0-100 km/h	15.5 sec	-
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	-
Engine Position	Longitudinal Front-Mounted	-
Cylinder Bore	74.0 mm	87.5 mm
Piston Stroke	85.1 mm	103.48 mm
Engine Code	K15B	-
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	-
Power	100 bhp	236 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	-
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline-4
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	-
Variable Valve Timing	VVT on Intake Camshaft	-
Maximum Engine RPM	6800 rpm	-
Engine Type Config	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol	2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
0–100 km/h	15.5 sec	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	2500 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1462 cc	2500 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	15.5 sec	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol	2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Cylinders	4	Inline-4
Engine Displacement Cc	1462 cc	2500 cc
Engine Power kW	75 kW	176 kW
Engine Torque Nm	130 Nm	221 Nm
Engine Valves	4	-
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	-
Max Power kW	75 kW	176 kW
Max Torque Nm	130 Nm	221 Nm
Maximum Power	75 kW	176 kW
Maximum Torque	130 Nm	221 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	-
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	6000
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	4,000 rpm	3600-5200
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Transmission	Automatic	CVT
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	AWD E-FOUR
Drivetrain Layout	Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range	AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available	-	Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case	Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	4.090:1	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	3.8	-
Number of Gears	4 km/h	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Clutch Type	Torque Converter	-
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD E-FOUR
Transmission	Automatic	CVT
4WD Engagement	-	Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Standard
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	CVT
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	4 km/h	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Claimed Mileage	14.9 km/l	21.3 km/l
City Mileage	12.8 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	18.2 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	55 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	6.7 l/100km	4.7 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	6.7 l/100km	4.7 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	6.7 l/100km	4.7 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	14.9 km/l	21.3 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	6.7 l/100km	4.7 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	6.7 l/100km	4.7 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	6.7 l/100km	4.7 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	40 l	55 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Airbags	6	Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	-
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Standard 2
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	-
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Front + Rear
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	-
Lane Change Warning	-	-
AEB	Standard — Low Speed AEB	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System	-	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	-
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Knee Airbag	-	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera	Standard	Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera	-	Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard — Low Speed AEB	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Auto, Rainsensing
Drive Modes	-	Sport / Trail / Snow
EV Mode	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera	Standard	Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning	-	Standard Safe Exit Assist
Emergency Braking	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard
Front Camera	-	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Automatic High Beam	Standard	-
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-
Surround View Camera	-	Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Seat Material	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	GR Sport Leather Sporty
Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Heated Seats	-	Standard Front
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	-	Standard
Folding Rear Seats	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Rear Armrest	-	-
Cup Holders	2	-
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	0	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	Front Door Pockets	-
60 40 Split Seat	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Driver & Passenger Power
Fabric Seats	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Driver & Passenger Power
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Armrest Rear	-	-
Boot Space Seats Down	377	-
Boot Space Seats Up	85	-
Cargo Space	85	-
Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	9-inch touchscreen on GLX with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, rear view camera from GLX, 6 airbags on GLX, AEB and lane departure warning on GLX, cruise control from GLX, keyless entry from GLX, AllGrip Pro 4WD selec	-
Interior Trim Colour	2	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	-
Interior Colours	2	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	-
Seat Capacity	4	-
Seat Count	4	-
Seat Fold Type	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Seat Trim	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	GR Sport Leather Sporty

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Auto Dual zone
Power Windows	All Windows	All All One Touch
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start	Push Button Start	Push Start
Wireless Charging	15W Wireless Charging	Standard Front x1
Sunroof	-	Moon roof
Electric Tailgate	-	Standard Power
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Standard	-
12V Accessory Socket	2 x 12V Socket	-
Speed Limiter	Standard	-
AC Type	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Auto Dual zone
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Windows	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Push Button Start	-
TPMS	Standard	-
Engine Start Stop	Push Button Start	Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button	Push Button Start	Push Start
Engine Warranty	4 Years	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Front Power Outlet	2 x 12V Socket	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.7	-
Gear Shift Type	4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic	Automatic
Glovebox Cooling	Front Door Pockets	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	210	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Panoramic Roof	-	Moon roof
Payload Capacity	455	-
Power Mirrors	All Windows	-
Push Button Start	Push Button Start	Push Start
Rear Defogger	Standard	-
Rear Seat Split	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Rear Wing	-	-
Seat Type	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	-
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	Front + Rear
Service Plan	Not Included	6 Services / 90 000 km
Spare Wheel	Full Size External Rear Spare	Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	-
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Accelerator 0 100	15.5 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Auto Dual zone
Automatic High Beam	Standard	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Bottle Holders	2	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	-
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Front Wiper	Standard	-
Front Wipers Type	Standard	-
Glove Box	Front Door Pockets	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Standard	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	-
Mirror	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	Standard	-
Power Socket 12v	2 x 12V Socket	-
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Standard	-
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
Rim Size	15 Inches	R:235-50R20 Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	-
Side Impact Bars	Standard	-
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Sound System	4	Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Source Model Column	jimny-5-door	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Sub Frame	Ladder Frame	-
Surround View Monitor	-	Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Unlocking	Standard	Standard Smart Entry
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	-
Vdc	Standard	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Standard	-
Walk Away Lock	Standard	-
Wireless Charger	15W Wireless Charging	Standard Front x1

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4	Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue with Digital MID	Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports	2	Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Standard
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	-
AUX Input	-	-
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	12.9-inch
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Rear Usb	2	-
Audio	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	4	Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Audio System	Standard	-
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	12.9-inch
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Connected Services	Standard	-
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Wired Apple CarPlay	-
Radio	Standard	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	12.9-inch
Wireless Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Standard

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Standard LED
Roof Rails	-	Standard
Alloy Wheel Design	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Body Cladding	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option	-
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
Rear Wiper	Standard	-
Door Handle Finish	Black Door Handles	-
Body Type	SUV — 5-Door Off-Road	-
DRL	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Black Door Handles	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Windows	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Standard LED
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	-
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Approach Angle	36 deg	-
Departure Angle	50 deg	-
Wading Depth	600 mm	-
Terrain Modes	Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	Standard Skid Plates	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	27 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Recovery Hooks	-
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	AWD E-FOUR
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	Standard
Ramp-over Angle	27 deg	-
Approach Angle Deg	36 deg	-
Breakover Angle	27 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	50 deg	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Wading Depth Mm	600 mm	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	R:235-50R20 Alloy
Wheel Type	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Front Brake Disc Diameter	265 mm	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	220 mm	-
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	-
Tyre Load Index	96	-
Tyre Speed Rating	S	-
Wheel Rim Size	15 Inches	R:235-50R20 Alloy
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Spare Tyre	Full Size External Rear Spare	Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Tyre Type	195/80 R15	-
Wheel Diameter	15 Inches	R:235-50R20 Alloy
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Braked Towing Capacity	1300 kg	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Towing Braked Kg	1300 kg	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	-
Wheel Material	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Wheel Size Type	15 Inches	-
Wheelbase Mm	2250 mm	2690 mm
Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Front Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Tread (mm) 1650
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame	-
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	-
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Chassis Material	Ladder Frame	-
Front Suspension Type	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Axle Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	-
Rear Suspension Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Tread (mm) 1650
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,800–R3,500 per Service	-
Battery Warranty	12 Months	8 years 160 000 km
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	-
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	-
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	6 Services / 90 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates	-
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Warranty Years	5	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	-
Basic Warranty	5	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty	5	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
CO2 Emissions	173 g/km	107 g/km
Start Stop System	-	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Noise Level	69 dB	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	-
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Green NCAP Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	173	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Real-world City Mileage Min	8.5 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	11.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	7.5 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	9.0 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	6	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	RAV4
Ownership Role	Flagship	Private and family
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Toyota South Africa model configurator checked 2026-07-16
Price Zar	489900 ZAR	941800 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Flagship
Starting Price	489900	941800
Starting Price Zar	489900	941800

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

RAV4 leads by 15 points

RAV4 holds a noticeable edge over Jimny 5-Door, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 73 /100

Lead 15 points

Data 78% confidence

#1 Winner

RAV4

78% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Ownership 46

Performance 65

Efficiency 84

Safety 94

Practicality 71

Ownership 46

Leads by 15 points

Jimny 5-Door

98% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 32

Performance 32

Efficiency 57

Safety 92

Practicality 45

Ownership 71

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance RAV4 +33 Efficiency RAV4 +27 Safety RAV4 +2 Practicality RAV4 +26 Ownership Jimny 5-Door +25

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

RAV4

Performance 65/100

Efficiency 84/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 71/100

Ownership 46/100

Jimny 5-Door

Performance 32/100

Efficiency 57/100

Safety 92/100

Practicality 45/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Toyota RAV4 wins with 73 pts vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door

In structured scoring, RAV4 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jimny 5-Door may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the RAV4 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs RAV4 84. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Jimny 5-Door 92, RAV4 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Jimny 5-Door 71, RAV4 46. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Jimny 5-Door 45, RAV4 71. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Jimny 5-Door 32, RAV4 65. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The RAV4 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The RAV4 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Jimny 5-Door and RAV4 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Jimny 5-Door scores 32 vs 65.

Efficiency: Jimny 5-Door scores 57 vs 84.

Safety: Jimny 5-Door scores 92 vs 94.

Practicality: Jimny 5-Door scores 45 vs 71.

Ownership: Jimny 5-Door scores 71 vs 46.

Final structured scoring gives RAV4 the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Toyota RAV4

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Toyota RAV4

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny 5-Door

RAV4

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny 5-Door

RAV4

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

RAV4 leads by 15 points

RAV4

Jimny 5-Door

RAV4

Jimny 5-Door

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