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Suzuki Ignis vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or Volvo XC40?

Suzuki Ignis vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Ignis

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.

Suzuki Ignis is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,297 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

XC40

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 Volvo XC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 193 Nm more.

Ignis

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 Ignis is substantially lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 753 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries markedly more – 532 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Ignis holds a slight edge 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.

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Ignis

Suzuki Ignis

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 83 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
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Pim de Bruijn
15 Jun 2026, 14:27:59

After many new Volvos — including a V70 and an XC90 — I've now bought a lightly used XC40 from the dealer. In every respect it was the best choice.

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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Suzuki Ignis
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 122 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
107 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Ignis?

The Suzuki Ignis is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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