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Suzuki Swace vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (31,900 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swace or Volvo XC40?

Suzuki Swace vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Suzuki Swace

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo XC40

4.9 (8 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • visibly 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

Swace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Swace is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,900 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Swace uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

XC40

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 Volvo XC40 offers visibly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Suzuki Swace takes 9.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Swace

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 Swace is somewhat lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries markedly more – 532 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Swace 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.

£31,877
Swace

Suzuki Swace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 L/100km
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Reviews Suzuki Swace

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjors
16 Apr 2026, 11:06:18

I have the Swace — it drives much more frugally than you state: 1:23. A downside as you get older is that getting in, and especially getting out, becomes harder because of the low seating position. The advantage of the low seat is better fuel economy. 16‑inch wheels are also likely to be more economical than larger ones. Rear legroom is poor. It would be nice if the rear bench were on rails like the Renault Twingo. Shrinking the boot would give more rear legroom. The 2014 Toyota Prius was the last to offer lots of rear legroom — after that it’s been rubbish.

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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,900 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
596 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,655 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,606 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
360 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Volvo
Is the Suzuki Swace offered with different drivetrains?

The Suzuki Swace is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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