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Suzuki Swift vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (82 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swift or VW ID.5?

Suzuki Swift vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Suzuki Swift

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Swift

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Swift is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,689 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.5 is only slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Suzuki Swift tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 567 Nm more.

Swift

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 Swift is clearly lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 894 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers substantially more boot space – 549 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 284 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 581 L more than the Suzuki Swift.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries substantially more – 549 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 253 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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.

from £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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Suzuki Swift

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Kris
9 Apr 2026, 18:26:38

Superb quality, fun to drive, and every bit of well layed out kit you'll ever need.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
98 - 110 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
3,860 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,485 - 1,510 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
980 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
282 - 296 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
82 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
112 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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