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Suzuki Vitara vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Vitara or VW Tiguan?

Suzuki Vitara vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Suzuki Vitara

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,007 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 300 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

Vitara

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 Vitara is markedly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 556 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 km
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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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Reviews Suzuki Vitara

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Jolanta
4 Feb 2026, 09:37:41

A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Suzuki Vitara
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 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
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 425 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
Is the Suzuki Vitara offered with different drivetrains?

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

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