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Suzuki Vitara vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Vitara or VW Golf?

Suzuki Vitara vs VW Golf: Key differences

Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (7 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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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

Vitara

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Vitara is moderately cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,710 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 283 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm more.

Vitara

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is only slightly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers barely more boot space – 381 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
Suzuki Vitara
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Suzuki Vitara
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 137 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 425 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
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