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Suzuki Vitara vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Vitara or VW Transporter Bus?

Suzuki Vitara vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter

VW Transporter Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • 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.

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

Vitara

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Vitara is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,907 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 7.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 102 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 108 Nm more.

Vitara

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is considerably lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 743 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 388 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,885 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 718 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is far ahead 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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Reviews Suzuki Vitara

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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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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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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.

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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,185 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,046 - 1,120 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
375 - 425 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
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
110 - 184 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 12.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,373 - 1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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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