Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mazda RX-8

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mazda RX-8. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh and Mazda RX-8 price is Rs. 15.44 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Jimny provides the mileage of 16.94 kmpl.

Jimny vs RX-8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Jimny	RX-8
Price	Rs. 12.74 Lakh	Rs. 15.44 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1462 cc	-
Power	103 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	-

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Rs. 12.74 Lakh

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Mazda RX-8

Sport

Rs. 15.44 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Mazda RX-8

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	13.21
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	15.29
Engine	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	K15B
Fuel Type	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.94View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	678
Drivetrain	4WD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 80 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 80 R15

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Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined
Split Rear Seat	40:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Bluish Black
	Nexa Blue
	Granite Gray
	Pearl Artic White
	Sizzling Red

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Jimny vs RX-8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mazda RX-8?

Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh and Mazda RX-8 price is Rs. 15.44 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mazda RX-8

Length (mm)	3985
Width (mm)	1645
Height (mm)	1720
Wheelbase (mm)	2590
Ground Clearance (mm)	210
Kerb Weight (kg)	1200

Doors (Doors)	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Lever
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000