Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Suzuki Jimny 3-door vs Toyota RAV4
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 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
VS
Decision summary
Suzuki Jimny 3-door vs Toyota RAV4: the short answer
RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny 3-door.
Jimny 3-door starts UGX 98,000,000 cheaper
Jimny 3-door from UGX 112,000,000 · RAV4 from UGX 210,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Jimny 3-door | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Jimny 3-door75 kW @ 6000 rpm | RAV4Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | Jimny 3-door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm | RAV4Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | Jimny 3-door1462 cc | RAV41987 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Jimny 3-door13.5 km/l | RAV412.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Jimny 3-door210 mm | RAV4190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO model information; user-supplied AWD configuration and estimates require exact-grade confirmation
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jimny 3-door
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
RAV4
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jimny 3-door
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
RAV4
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Jimny 3-door | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | Uganda petrol RAV4 listing, kept separate from RAV4 HEV and used-import specifications. Exact supplied model year and equipment grade remain important. |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Jimny 3-door | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1725 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 85 l | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1110 kg | 1570 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1450 kg | 2150 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 580 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.9 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 860 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny 3-door and RAV4 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: Jimny 3-door 32 vs RAV4 55.
Efficiency index: Jimny 3-door 56 vs RAV4 52.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 3-door 67 vs RAV4 95.
Practicality index: Jimny 3-door 45 vs RAV4 65.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 3-door not separately scored vs RAV4 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
Jimny 3-door and RAV4 image comparison
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Suzuki Jimny 3-door
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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
RAV4 leads by 18 points
RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny 3-door.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
18
points
Data
57%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4
Performance
55
Efficiency
52
Safety
95
Practicality
65
Leads by 18 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
RAV4 +23
Efficiency
Jimny 3-door +4
Safety
RAV4 +28
Practicality
RAV4 +20
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
65/100
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, RAV4 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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Jimny 3-door vs RAV4 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.