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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

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

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 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 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.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is a bit faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

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.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 366 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 533 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 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
Suzuki Vitara
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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Suzuki Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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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 - 5.9 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
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,185 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,046 - 1,120 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
375 - 425 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic 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 - 12.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
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 - 1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
VW
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