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Suzuki Ignis vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or VW Golf?

Suzuki Ignis vs VW Golf: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Golf

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ignis

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Ignis is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,673 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Ignis with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 313 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 markedly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers markedly more boot space – 381 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries clearly more – 508 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a cheeky compact crossover that turns city chores into cheerful adventures, with chunky styling and a surprisingly practical cabin. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its nimble manners, low running costs and ample personality make it an ideal pick for urban buyers who want fun without pretension.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 - 122 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
107 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
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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