Head to head · 4x4
Land Rover Defender vs Suzuki Jimny
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Suzuki Jimny comes out ahead of the Land Rover Defender, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Land Rover Defender | Suzuki Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £54,350 (2023, 22,500 mi) | £21,700 (2023, 17,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | 64% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 58 | 65 · wins |
| Average mpg | 40 | 40 |
| Insurance group | 30 | 22 · wins |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £290 | £185 · wins |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Defender vs Jimny — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Defender or the Jimny?
The Suzuki Jimny scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 65 against the Land Rover Defender's 58 out of 100.
How much does a used Defender cost compared with a Jimny?
A roughly three-year-old Land Rover Defender is worth about £54,350 at typical mileage, against about £21,700 for the equivalent Suzuki Jimny.