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Suzuki Swift vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (82 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swift or VW Transporter Bus?

Suzuki Swift vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Suzuki Swift

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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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

Swift

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Swift is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Swift with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers substantially more torque with 415 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 303 Nm more.

Swift

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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Swift is considerably lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 929 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 847 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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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VW Transporter Bus

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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
98 - 110 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
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Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
282 - 296 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
82 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
112 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, 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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