Kia Sportage vs Suzuki Swace – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Suzuki Swace costs 31900 £. That’s a price difference of around 2143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Suzuki Swace with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage has a clearly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Suzuki Swace takes 9.40 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs to a small extent better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Suzuki Swace tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

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 Suzuki Swace is barely noticeable lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Suzuki Swace offers hardly perceptible more room – 596 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs minimal better – up to 1776 L, which is about 170 L more than the Suzuki Swace.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage distinct takes the win – 580 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Our conclusion: The Kia Sportage proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.