Dacia Sandero Stepway (2012 – 2016) vs Suzuki Jimny (2012 – 2018): specs compared
The Dacia Sandero Stepway is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 85 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 14.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 167 km/h against 140 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Suzuki Jimny is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,098 kg. At 4,079 mm, the Dacia Sandero Stepway is 533 mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny.
| Specification |
Dacia
Sandero Stepway
2012 – 2016
|
Suzuki
Jimny
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 hp | 84 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 11.8 s | 14.1 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 167 km/h | 135 – 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 5.3 L/100 km | 7.1 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,079 mm | 3,546 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,618 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,588 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,098 – 1,158 kg | 1,060 – 1,105 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

