Petrol · 1998–2026

Suzuki Jimny

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Suzuki Jimny. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 6.7 L/100km, about $2,164 a year in New Zealand.

Suzuki Jimny in white
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$2,164
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
598 km
40 L tank
Seats
5

What a Jimny costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.67 per 100 km$2,164
Australia$2.42/L petrol$16.16 per 100 km$1,793
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.78 per 100 miles£1,314
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.38 per 100 miles$1,672

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Jimny ranks

JB74 (4th generation), 2019–2027

Specs for the 1.5 4x4; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
JB74 (4th generation)
Built
2019-2027
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
Kerb weight
1,110 kg
Boot
85 L
Boot, seats folded
377 L
Towing (braked)
1,300 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,462 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
75 kW
Torque
130 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.4 L/100km
CO₂
154 g/km
Fuel tank
40 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★☆☆
ANCAP tested
2018
Euro NCAP
★★★☆☆
Euro NCAP tested
2018
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
Full size

JB43 (3rd generation), 1998–2018

Specs for the 1.3 4x4; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
JB43 (3rd generation)
Built
1998-2018
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
3,695 mm
Width
1,600 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm
Kerb weight
1,075 kg

Engine

Engine
1.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
63 kW
Torque
110 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
40 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★☆☆
Euro NCAP tested
2000

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2025Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2024Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2023Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2022Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2021Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2020Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2019Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2018Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2017Petrol7.3 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2016Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2015Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2014Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2013Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2012Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2011Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2010Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2009Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2008Petrol7.3 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2007Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2006Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2005Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2003Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2001Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2000Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
1999Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
1998Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—

Suzuki Jimny questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Suzuki Jimny?

The 2025 Suzuki Jimny uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Suzuki Jimny cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,164 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Suzuki Jimny go on a full tank?

About 598 km from its 40 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Suzuki Jimny tow?

1,300 kg braked, for the 1.5 4x4.

How big is the Suzuki Jimny's boot?

85 L, for the 1.5 4x4.

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