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Suzuki Jimny 1998 fuel consumption

Suzuki Jimny from 1998 to 2005 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 17% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 20% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 13% higher. Since 1998 the Suzuki Jimny average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

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%-
Show all years
1999+3%+10% +5%-
2000+4%+10% +5%-
2001+5%+12% +6%-
2002+5%+15% +7%-
2003+6%+15% +8%-
2004+7%+15% +9%+15%
2005+8%+15% +10%+15%

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

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%

Suzuki Jimny 1998 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

As indicated by the 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.