2012 SsangYong Kyron vs. 2012 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2012 SsangYong Kyron and 2012 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Jimny.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 SsangYong Kyron | 2012 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Kyron | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
