Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Ford Territory

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 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
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Titanium DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 725,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 318 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Territory
Fuel Economy Jimny 5-Door
🛡 Safety Jimny 5-Door
📦 Practicality Territory
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Jimny 5-Door starts ZAR 153,600 cheaper Jimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900 · Territory from ZAR 593,500

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Jimny 5-Door Territory
Maximum Power 75 kW @ 6000 rpm 138 kW
Maximum Torque 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm 318 Nm
Engine Size 1462 cc 1798 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 14.9 km/l 13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 210 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay 211 l 448 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1215 kg 1705 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 4 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Territory has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny 5-Door remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Territory +31 pts
Efficiency Jimny 5-Door +2 pts
Safety Jimny 5-Door +10 pts
Practicality Territory +20 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny 5-Door

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

Territory

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
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

Territory

  • 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 Territory
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
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 First generation Territory in South Africa
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. Recently introduced with modern design and technology
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top 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 active
Segment SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1170 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Jimny 5-Door Territory
Length 3965 mm 4630 mm
Width 1645 mm 1935 mm
Height 1720 mm 1706 mm
Wheelbase 2590 mm 2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 211 l 448 l
Kerb Weight 1215 kg 1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1545 kg 2025 kg
Payload Capacity 330 kg -
Towing Capacity 1300 kg -
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m -
Front Headroom 990 mm -
Rear Headroom 910 mm -
Front Legroom 900 mm -
Rear Legroom 600 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Territory leads by 9 points

Territory has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny 5-Door remains close.

Index leader 67 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 59% source coverage
67
#1 Index leader

Territory

59% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 80 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 60
Efficiency 55
Safety 80
Practicality 69
Leads by 9 points
58
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Territory +31 Efficiency Jimny 5-Door +2 Safety Jimny 5-Door +10 Practicality Territory +20

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Territory

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 80/100
Practicality 69/100

Jimny 5-Door

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Ford Territory leads the catalogue index with 67 pts vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door

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

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Jimny 5-Door and Territory comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Territory 60.

Efficiency index: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs Territory 55.

Safety-equipment index: Jimny 5-Door 90 vs Territory 80.

Practicality index: Jimny 5-Door 49 vs Territory 69.

Ownership-cover index: Jimny 5-Door 71 vs Territory 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.