Suzuki SX4 vs. Volvo V50 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Suzuki SX4 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the V50. The Volvo V50 will tax your gasoline budget quite a bit more than the Suzuki SX4 will. In terms of MSRP, the Volvo V50 costs tremendously more than the Suzuki SX4.

Utility
The Volvo V50 is likely a better choice than the Suzuki SX4 in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or large animals. Neither the Suzuki SX4 nor the Volvo V50 has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
The Suzuki SX4's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Volvo V50.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki SX4 offers a bit more head room than the V50, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Suzuki provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the V50, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Volvo V50 is considerably heavier than the Suzuki SX4. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Volvo than the SX4 because of its larger tank. The Suzuki SX4 and the Volvo V50 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Volvo V50 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Suzuki SX4 down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Suzuki SX4 is likely to feel slightly sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Volvo V50.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the V50 and the SX4 quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo V50's engine is substantially more sizeable than the Suzuki SX4's. Note that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Volvo V50 will have picked up and gone by the time the Suzuki SX4 finally gets moving.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Suzuki SX4 isn't quite as generous as the Volvo V50's.