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Renault R5 vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Suzuki Vitara?

Renault R5 vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Vitara is barely cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Renault R5 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Suzuki Vitara. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 21 km more than the Renault R5.

Vitara

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 Renault R5 offers substantially more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers considerably more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 4,493 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is somewhat lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,447 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Vitara offers somewhat more boot space – 375 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Suzuki Vitara offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,120 L, about 14 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Vitara carries very slightly more – 425 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

Suzuki Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Jolanta
4 Feb 2026, 09:37:41

A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,185 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,046 - 1,120 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 12.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,373 - 1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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