Comparison - Suzuki Jimny 2020 - vs - Škoda Kodiaq vRS 2019

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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

Also called:

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
27,990
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
12 Oct 2020
£
43,390
Updated: 
14 Oct 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2019
Total Seating: 
4
7
Transmission: 
4-speed Automatic
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.50gals
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
White
#F1F1F1
chiffon Ivory Metallic
#CBBF96
Kinetic Yellow + Bluish Black Pearl
#BFE810
Brisk Blue Metallic + Bluish Black Pearl
Brisk Blue Metallic + Bluish Black Pearl
Jungle Green
#3E5A00
Medium Grey
#898888
Color: 
Black magic pearl
#111111
Moon white metallic
#E5E5E5
Crystal black metallic
#000000
Brilliant silver metallic
#C8CCCC
Race blue metallic
#154A7E
Quartz grey metallic
#474144
Velvet red metallic
#D20000

Electric

Top Speed: 
90mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
12.30s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Jimny’s ultra-honest unpretentiousness is the antidote to every beige crossover out there. Just don’t expect sophistication, and you’ll adore it

Pros
Adorable design,
off-road prowess,
plenty of equipment

Cons
Choosing between carrying people or their possessions

By: 
topgear.com

We've tested the Jimny extensively off-road and we know what it is capable of, but this time we drive the auto around town to see if it makes sense as a city car.

Pros
Short wheelbase and incredible visibility make for easy driving
Seat height is fantastic if you're jumping in and out regularly
Peppy engine actually feels quite sporty around town

Cons
Safety rating is an ever-present issue
Luggage space almost non-existent when the second row is in use
Four-speed auto would probably be better served with an extra ratio

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Pros
Characterful, standout design
Excellent off-road capabilities
Plenty of ability for the price

Cons
Unrefined driving experience
Tiny boot when rear seats are in place
Poor economy

By: 
autocar.co.uk

There are plenty of seven-seat SUVs to choose from if you've got a large budget, but what if you're looking for something that's got all the space but is more reasonably priced? Well, then the Skoda Kodiaq should be on your shortlist, because its attractive entry-level price certainly makes it appealing to big families looking for value for money.
It's actually Skoda's first ever seven-seater car, and its first large SUV. It shares some of its underpinnings with other VW Group SUVs including the Audi Q2, Seat Ateca and Volkswagen Tiguan, but the larger Kodiaq is more of a rival for the Nissan X-Trail, while the higher-end and pricier versions compete with the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and even Land Rover's Discovery Sport.
The entry-level versions of the Kodiaq come with five seats as standard, but it’s the seven-seat versions that have by far the most appeal. Engine options range from a 121bhp 1.4 petrol all the way up to a punchy 188bhp 2.0-litre diesel, and there’s also a choice between front and four-wheel drive and manual and automatic (DSG) gearboxes.

By: 
whatcar.com

The Kodiaq is the first seven-seater for the Czech manufacturer, and the start of a rollout of SUV models due to hit showrooms over the next four years.
Kodiaq is named after the Kodiak bear which inhabit the Kodiak islands in Alaska. For some handy dinner table trivia, the car is spelt with a ‘q’ not a ‘k’ as a tribute to Alaska’s native Alutiiq people who identify an animal by ending its name with a ‘q’. That and there’s already a Chevrolet Kodiak and, you know, lawyers.

Pros
Practical, spacious and clever - like a Skoda should be
Comfortable seats, and comfortable ride
Upmarket interior, especially the touchscreen

Cons
Front design perhaps a little awkward
Lacklustre midrange response from both engines
Third row quite tight

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The Skoda Kodiaq is the Czech company’s first seven-seater SUV and a real reason to worry for rival models such as the Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.
The Kodiaq strikes a good balance when it comes to offering comfort and agility. Well, ‘aglie’ might be too strong a word, but for a car of this size, the big Skoda suffers from little body roll even if you power through corners quickly. More important is the cosseting ride, which you get in all but 19-inch wheeled models. It shields passengers from big bumps and broken road surfaces, with only smaller high-frequency jolts catching the chassis out. We drove a model with 19-inch wheels and although the ride wasn’t uncomfortable, you did feel most bumps in the cabin.

Pros
Superb build quality
Hugely practical interior
Seven-seat option

Cons
Stiff ride with big wheels
Some wind noise at motorway speed
Top-spec diesel noisy

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
CONSUMPTION (L 100KM) - 6.9 L / 100KM
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
95ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
369ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
Horsepower: 
100hp
at 6 000rpm
235hp
at 4 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
32.50Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING
3-SPOKE STEERING WHEEL
Rough road package (includes engine guard and underbody stone guard)
Progressive steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
143.50in
185.00in
Width: 
64.70in
74.00in
Height: 
67.90in
65.50in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
Front Track: 
54.90in
Rear Track: 
55.30in
Wheel Base: 
88.50in
109.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
13.30cu.ft
68.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
771lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
3.00cu.ft
8.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
37.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
49.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
2447.00lbs
4263.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
POWER DOOR LOCKS
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE DOOR MIRRORS

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER HEAD RESTS
2 CUP HOLDERS
FRONT CABIN LIGHT
CENTRE CABIN LIGHT
Front and rear height adjustable headrests
Rear Seats Features: 
50:50 SPLIT SINGLE-FOLDING
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
3-LINK RIGID AXLE WITH COIL SPRING
Rear Suspension: 
3-LINK RIGID AXLE WITH COIL SPRING

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
AIR CONDITIONING
POLLEN FILTER

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY
2 SPEAKERS
EXTERNAL DEVICES CONNECTIVITY
MP3 CAPABLE
VOICE COMMAND
TOUCH SCREEN
SATELLITE NAVIGATION

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
BLACK DOOR MIRRORS
BODY COLOURED DOOR HANDLES
REAR WINDOW WASHER AND WIPER
REAR WINDOW WIPER
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
15 in
20"
Wheels more: 
15" ALLOY SPARE WHEEL
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
195.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
80
Diameter: 
R15
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
SOLID DISC
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
DRUM, LEADING AND TRAILING
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
HILL HOLD CONTROL AUTOMATIC
REAR SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEAT BELTS
ELECTRONIC BRAKEFORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)