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Suzuki Swift vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (82 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swift or VW Golf?

Suzuki Swift vs VW Golf: Key differences

Suzuki Swift

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

Swift

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 Swift is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,053 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Swift with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Suzuki Swift tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 308 Nm more.

Swift

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, Suzuki Swift is noticeably lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers noticeably more boot space – 381 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,237 L, about 257 L more than the Suzuki Swift.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries significantly more – 508 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Suzuki Swift

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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 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
19.7 kWh
co2
98 - 110 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
3,860 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,485 - 1,510 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
980 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
282 - 296 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
82 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
112 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
Is the Suzuki Swift offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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