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Suzuki Ignis vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or VW ID.5?

Suzuki Ignis vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ignis

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.

Suzuki Ignis is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,557 £.

ID.5

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 ID.5 offers significantly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 438 Nm more.

Ignis

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 terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is significantly lighter – 935 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 1,116 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries noticeably more – 552 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 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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VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 122 g/km
co2
0 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
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
107 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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