Comparison - Suzuki Vitara SZ5 2019 - vs - Volkswagen T-Roc R 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Suzuki Escudo,Suzuki Sidekick,Mazda Proceed Levante,Santana 300/350,Daewoo Vitara,Geo Tracker,GMC Tracker,Pontiac Sunrunner,Asüna Sunrunner

Also called:

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
24,999
Updated: 
05 Jan 2019
£
43,685
Updated: 
12 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
12.42gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Superior White
#DCE5E0
Silky Silver Metallic
#C4C8CD
Galactic Grey Metallic
#7A8287
Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic
#19191B
Atlantis Turquoise Pearl Metallic
#016E85
Savannah Ivory Pearl Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#ADA6A0
Horizon Orange Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#C2632B
Galactic Grey Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#7A8387
Bright Red with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#D32E38
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#292929
Indium Grey Metallic
#9C9C9E
Pyrite Silver Metallic
#C3C5C7
Kings Red Premium Metallic
#B82C3B
Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
#3B416F
Ascot Grey
#99988F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Modern design,
lively engines,
plenty of kit

CONS
Interior quality,
noisy diesel,
light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The Suzuki Vitara is a rugged-looking family SUV that drives well and has plenty of storage space, but it’s let down by a cheap-feeling interior

Pros
Surprisingly fun to drive
Decent rear passenger space
Well equipped

Cons
Cheap interior materials
Noisy at speed
Top-spec models too expensive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Engine torque
Quiet and refined at speed
Great spec and value

Cons
No spare wheel

By: 
drive.co.uk

Pros
Great turbocharged petrol engine
Genuinely fun to drive for an SUV
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
Interior quality isn't up to scratch
Doesn't sound particularly great
Smaller boot than standard T-Rocs

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
2.00L
Torque: 
115ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
295ft-lbs
at 5 200rpm
Horsepower: 
118hp
at 6 000rpm
296hp
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Cruise control with speed limiter
multifunction sports steering wheel with touch control and shifting paddles
More in Convenience: 
3-spoke leather covered steering wheel
Keyless entry and start
Engine auto stop start system
Lights-on and key-in reminder
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather gearshift handle
Progressive steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
164.30in
166.70in
Width: 
69.80in
71.60in
Height: 
63.30in
62.40in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
Wheel Base: 
98.40in
101.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
25.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
881lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
13.20cu.ft
13.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2369.00lbs
4541.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Centre-lower box
Luggage area cover

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric front and rear windows
Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Front passenger’s seatback pocket
Fabric seat upholstery
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat height adjuster
Suede seat upholstery
Passenger’s side and 2 x rear assist grips
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Driver's under seat drawer
Lumbar support in front seats
Non-folding front passenger seat backrest
Inserts of front and outer rear seats in fabric "Karoso" R, inner sides of bolsters in ArtVelours microfleece
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear seat with 60:40 split folding
Folding center armrest

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Front sunvisors with vanity mirror and ticket holde
Front vanity mirrors illumination
Automatic air conditioning
Pollen filter
Front wiper with adjustable intermittent
Rain sensing front wipers
2-zone temperature control
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Front footwell illumination
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
CD tuner
USB connector
Bluetooth integrated into audio unit
Smartphone linkage display audio
4 speakers
2 tweeters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
6 speakers
e-Sim card for online connectivity
Standard navigation system with media and internet package
Wireless App-Connect
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
10.25" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
'We Connect' and 'We Connect Plus' functionality

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
Rear wiper with intermittent
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp levelling switch
LED projector headlamps
Halogen projector headlamps
Silver roof rails
Body colour exterior door handles and mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Exterior mirrors: aspherical on driver side, convex on front passenger side
Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17”
18 in
Wheels more: 
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear Disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill hold control
Front passenger airbag deactivation system
Front 3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiter and height adjuster
Rear 3-point ELR seatbelts x 3
ISOFIX child seat anchorages x 2
Side impact protection beams
Radar Brake Support
Hill descent control
Emergency flat tyre repair kit
Security alarm
Remote central door locking
Deadlocks
Locking wheel bolts
Visible VIN
Without extended Safety system
Predictive pedestrian protection
Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts with tensioners
e-call' Emergency call service
Hill start assist/hill descent control
Lane keeping system Lane Assist
Driver alert system, fatigue detection