Comparison - Suzuki Jimny Sierra 2012 - vs - Suzuki Vitara SZ5 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Suzuki Jimny Wide,Suzuki Jimny Sierra,Chevrolet Jimny,Mazda AZ-Offroad,Suzuki Potohar,Santana Samurai,Maruti Gypsy

Also called:

Suzuki Escudo,Suzuki Sidekick,Mazda Proceed Levante,Santana 300/350,Daewoo Vitara,Geo Tracker,GMC Tracker,Pontiac Sunrunner,Asüna Sunrunner

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Model: 
Average Price: 
18,342
British Pound converted
Updated: 
25 Nov 2016
28,916
Converted from British Pound
Updated: 
22 Mar 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2018
Total Seating: 
4
5
Transmission: 
4-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
no
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.57gals
12.42gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
White
ffffff
Silver
C0C0C0
Orangered
FF4500
Color: 
Superior White
#DCE5E0
Silky Silver Metallic
#C4C8CD
Galactic Grey Metallic
#7A8287
Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic
#19191B
Atlantis Turquoise Pearl Metallic
#016E85
Savannah Ivory Pearl Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#ADA6A0
Horizon Orange Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#C2632B
Galactic Grey Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#7A8387
Bright Red with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#D32E38

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Modern design,
lively engines,
plenty of kit

CONS
Interior quality,
noisy diesel,
light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The Suzuki Vitara is a rugged-looking family SUV that drives well and has plenty of storage space, but it’s let down by a cheap-feeling interior

Pros
Surprisingly fun to drive
Decent rear passenger space
Well equipped

Cons
Cheap interior materials
Noisy at speed
Top-spec models too expensive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Engine torque
Quiet and refined at speed
Great spec and value

Cons
No spare wheel

By: 
drive.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
35.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
10.00mpg
47.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.30L
1.60L
Torque: 
87ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
115ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
83hp
at 6 000rpm
118hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
32.15Feet
34.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
no
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Cruise control with speed limiter
More in Convenience: 
Three passenger assist grips
Open storage bin in centre panel
Under centre dash storage
Lockable glovebox
Centre console with storage box
Height adjustable head restraints
Fully lined luggage area
Silver centre dash garnish
back & base split, hinged seat base
Cloth trim
50/50 split fold rear seat
Plastic steering wheel
3-spoke leather covered steering wheel
Keyless entry and start
Engine auto stop start system
Lights-on and key-in reminder

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
144.69in
164.30in
Width: 
62.99in
69.80in
Height: 
67.13in
63.30in
Ground Clearance: 
7.48in
7.20in
Front Track: 
53.35in
Rear Track: 
53.74in
Wheel Base: 
88.58in
98.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
28.82cu.ft
25.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2866lbs
881lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
11.44cu.ft
13.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
34.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
31.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
2369.97lbs
2369.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
Centre-lower box
Luggage area cover

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
POWER STEERING
Electric front and rear windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
Front passenger’s seatback pocket
Fabric seat upholstery
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat height adjuster
Suede seat upholstery
Passenger’s side and 2 x rear assist grips
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear seat with 60:40 split folding

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
live axle, leading arm - Panhard rod, coil springs - gas dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: 
- live axle, trailing arms - Panhard rod, coil springs - gas dampers Galvanised body

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
no
no
More Comfort Features: 
Front sunvisors with vanity mirror and ticket holde
Front vanity mirrors illumination
Automatic air conditioning
Pollen filter
Front wiper with adjustable intermittent
Rain sensing front wipers

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
2 speakers
Lights-on audible warning
CD tuner
USB connector
Bluetooth integrated into audio unit
Smartphone linkage display audio
4 speakers
2 tweeters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Black roof bars
Intermittent windscreen wipers Rear wiper/washer
Body colour electric door mirrors
Rear door gas strut
Mud flaps front & rear
Fixed rear side windows
Multi-parabola headlights
Black door handles
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
Rear wiper with intermittent
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp levelling switch
LED projector headlamps
Halogen projector headlamps
Silver roof rails
Body colour exterior door handles and mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
15”x 5.5
17”
Wheels more: 
Full size steel spare wheel
silver cover
Bridgestone Dueler
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
70
Diameter: 
R15

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear drum brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
no
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
Driver & front passenger airbags
Height adjustable front seat belts
Remote central locking
Hill hold control
Front passenger airbag deactivation system
Front 3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiter and height adjuster
Rear 3-point ELR seatbelts x 3
ISOFIX child seat anchorages x 2
Side impact protection beams
Radar Brake Support
Hill descent control
Emergency flat tyre repair kit
Security alarm
Remote central door locking
Deadlocks
Locking wheel bolts
Visible VIN

Options

Exterior Options: 
Power recirculating ball steering

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Darkgray
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