Hyundai Bayon vs Suzuki S-Cross – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Bayon has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the Suzuki S-Cross costs 21800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1705 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki S-Cross manages with 5.10 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Hyundai Bayon with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Suzuki S-Cross has a distinctly edge – offering 129 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki S-Cross is a touch quicker – completing the sprint in 9.50 s, while the Hyundai Bayon takes 11.30 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Suzuki S-Cross performs slight better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Hyundai Bayon tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki S-Cross pulls a bit stronger with 235 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Bayon is slight lighter – 1170 kg compared to 1280 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Suzuki S-Cross offers hardly any more room – 430 L compared to 411 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Suzuki S-Cross performs slight better – up to 1230 L, which is about 25 L more than the Hyundai Bayon.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Bayon slightly takes the win – 465 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Our conclusion: The Suzuki S-Cross proves to be wins this duel convincingly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Suzuki S-Cross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.