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Suzuki Jimny fuel consumption

Of all Suzuki Jimny modifications produced from 1998 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 17% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 20% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 13% higher. Starting from 1998 Suzuki Jimny average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2010 it was slightly above industry average, at 2011 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It is noteworthy during this period that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed significantly throughout the automotive industry. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersSuzuki JimnyAll carmakersSuzuki Jimny
1998+3%+10% +4%-
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1999+3%+10% +5%-
2000+4%+10% +5%-
2001+5%+12% +6%-
2002+6%+15% +7%-
2003+6%+15% +8%-
2004+7%+15% +9%+15%
2005+8%+18% +10%+13%
2006+9%+20% +11%+11%
2007+11%+20% +12%+11%
2008+12%+20% +13%+11%
2009+14%+20% +14%+11%
2010+16%+20% +16%+11%
2011+19%+20% +19%+11%
2012+21%+21% +23%+11%
2013+23%+23% +27%-
2014+26%+23% +30%-
2015+27%+23% +33%-
2016+28%+23% +36%-
2017+28%+23% +38%-
2018+28%+24% +39%-
2019+28%+26% +37%-
2020+27%+26% +37%-
2021+26%+26% +37%-

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Suzuki Jimny.

2018

Suzuki Jimny 2018 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+26%

Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Suzuki Jimny with automatic transmission consumes around 1.2 litres per 100 km or 16% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Suzuki Jimny advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.5 liter petrol engine
Suzuki Jimny 2018 1.5 4х4 102 HP 4x4 manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+26%
Suzuki Jimny 2018 1.5 4х4 102 HP 4x4 automatic 26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
2012 - 2018

Suzuki Jimny 2012 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines26.6 MPG
8.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+23%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Suzuki Jimny 2012 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Suzuki Jimny with automatic transmission consumes around 1.3 litres per 100 km or 16% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Suzuki Jimny fuel economy is one of the worst.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Suzuki Jimny 2012 Metal Top 1.3 85 HP 4x4 automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km+30%
Suzuki Jimny 2012 Metal Top 1.3 85 HP 4x4 manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+15%
2005 - 2012

Suzuki Jimny 2005 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines31.2 MPG
7.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines26.0 MPG
9.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+20%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+11%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Suzuki Jimny 2005 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Suzuki Jimny with automatic transmission consumes around 1.5 litres per 100 km or 18% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Suzuki Jimny fuel economy is one of the worst. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Jimny 2005 Metal Top 1.5 86 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Suzuki Jimny with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Jimny 2005 Metal Top 1.5 65 HP 4x4), but despite this 95% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Suzuki Jimny 2005 Metal Top 1.3 85 HP 4x4 manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+14%
Suzuki Jimny 2005 Metal Top 1.3 85 HP 4x4 automatic 30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km
24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km+26%
1.5 liter diesel engine
Suzuki Jimny 2005 Metal Top 1.5 65 HP 4x4 manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+11%
Suzuki Jimny 2005 Metal Top 1.5 86 HP 4x4 manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+11%
1998 - 2005

Suzuki Jimny 1998 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines31.9 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+11%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+15%

According to advertised fuel consumption, Suzuki Jimny 1998 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Suzuki Jimny fuel economy is one of the worst. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 80 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Suzuki Jimny with 1.3 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Suzuki Jimny 2001 1.3 4WD 82 HP), but despite this 90% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
0.7 liter petrol engine
Suzuki Jimny 2000 0.7 64 HP 4x4 manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Suzuki Jimny 2000 0.7 64 HP 4x4 automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
1.3 liter petrol engine
Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 80 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km+10%
Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 2WD 80 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+11%
Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 4WD 80 HP manual 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+9%
Suzuki Jimny 1999 1.3 4WD 80 HP automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Suzuki Jimny 2001 1.3 4WD 82 HP manual 30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km
26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km+15%
Suzuki Jimny 2001 1.3 4WD 82 HP automatic 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
1.5 liter diesel engine
Suzuki Jimny 2004 1.5 4WD Diesel 65 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+15%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.