Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Suzuki Jimny 3-door
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Grand Vitara
GRAND VITARA GLX 4WD 5D 1462p AT MILD HYBRID
Petrol Mild Hybrid
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 155,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 17.5 km/l
VS
Suzuki Jimny 3-door
Jimny 3D MC25 5MT 4WD GL DA2 audio
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 112,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 130 Nm
⛽ 13.5 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Suzuki Jimny 3-door: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Jimny 3-door are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jimny 3-door starts UGX 43,000,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from UGX 155,000,000 · Jimny 3-door from UGX 112,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Jimny 3-door |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Jimny 3-door75 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Jimny 3-door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Jimny 3-door1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand Vitara17.5 km/l | Jimny 3-door13.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Jimny 3-door210 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Jimny 3-door
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Jimny 3-door
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Jimny 3-door |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Current Uganda-market generation |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Suv | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Passenger vehicle |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger car |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Jimny 3-door |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not Officially Disclosed | 3650 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1645 mm |
| Height | Not Officially Disclosed | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not Officially Disclosed | 2250 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 85 l |
| Kerb Weight | 500 kg | 1110 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 500 kg | 1450 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.0 m | 4.9 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 860 mm | 860 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand Vitara and Jimny 3-door comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Grand Vitara 36 vs Jimny 3-door 32.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 72 vs Jimny 3-door 56.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 65 vs Jimny 3-door 67.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 40 vs Jimny 3-door 45.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Jimny 3-door 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
Grand Vitara and Jimny 3-door image comparison
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
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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
Grand Vitara leads by 3 points
Grand Vitara and Jimny 3-door are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
52
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
73%
source coverage
52
#1
Evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
36
Efficiency
72
Safety
65
Practicality
40
Leads by 3 points
49
#2
Jimny 3-door
Performance
32
Efficiency
56
Safety
67
Practicality
45
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Grand Vitara +4
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +16
Safety
Jimny 3-door +2
Practicality
Jimny 3-door +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
65/100
Practicality
40/100
Jimny 3-door
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, Jimny 3-door may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Grand Vitara vs Jimny 3-door questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.