Suzuki Vitara vs VW Tiguan – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Suzuki Vitara has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9214 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

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 Tiguan has a significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan pulls significantly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Suzuki Vitara is clearly perceptible lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers convincingly more room – 652 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – up to 1650 L, which is about 530 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan distinct takes the win – 533 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Tiguan proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.