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Suzuki Across vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (49,900 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Across or VW Passat?

Suzuki Across vs VW Passat: Key differences

Suzuki Across

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Across

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.

VW Passat is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Suzuki Across costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across uses 1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the VW Passat with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers considerably more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 60 km more than the Suzuki Across.

Passat

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 Suzuki Across offers slightly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Across

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is markedly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 502 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat comes out clearly ahead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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Suzuki Across

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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Reviews Suzuki Across

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,900 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
306 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
225 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
Is the Suzuki Across offered with different drivetrains?

The Suzuki Across is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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