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Ford Puma Gen-E vs Suzuki e VITARA
Selected trimSelectChange trim259 mi · 46.8 kWh · £29,995
Selected trimMotion 49kWhChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £26,249
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Puma Gen-E leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Suzuki e VITARA counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Puma Gen-E if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford Puma Gen-E leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Ford
6.2
Suzuki
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
4.5
Suzuki
3
FamilyFord
Ford
6.2
Suzuki
4.5
ChargingFord
Ford
4.1
Suzuki
3.5
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
8.8
Suzuki
6
City Driving
Ford
7.9
Suzuki
8.1
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
- 46 miles more WLTP range
- 256 litres more boot space
- 19 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 1.6s quicker 0-62 mph
- 19 Wh/km more efficient
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,995 | £26,249 (better) |
| Official range | 259 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 566 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 26 min (better) | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Ford Puma Gen-E
Suzuki e VITARA
Length
Ford Puma Gen-E4,313mm
Suzuki e VITARA4,275mm-38mm
Width
Ford Puma Gen-E1,805mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,800mm-5mm
Height
Ford Puma Gen-E1,555mm-80mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,313 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,930 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 786 mm | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 566 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1283 L (better) | 562 L |
| Frunk | 43 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 566 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,313 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Suzuki e VITARA
- At 4,275 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Puma Gen-E Select |  Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.28m-38mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.93m | Not available |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.64m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.59m | 2.70m+112mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 566L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1283L (better) | 562L |
| Frunk | 43L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 786mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,563kg (better) | 1,680kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46.8kWh | 49kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 259 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,995 | £26,249 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £26,245 (-£3,750) | £26,249 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 259 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 186 miles (better) | 162 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 26 min (better) | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km (better) | 149 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 46.8 kWh | 49 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 124 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
Suzuki e VITARA
Motion 49kWh
6.3/10
average across 4 reviews
- Auto Express3.5/5
- Parkers3.1/5
- Electrifying.com6/10
Watch the reviews
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Ford Puma Gen-E
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Puma Gen-E Select
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant75%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist69%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Ford Puma Gen-E
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Suzuki e VITARA
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- £17,9992026Car360View
- £23,5002026EV ExpertsView
Suzuki e VITARA
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Puma Gen-E worth the extra £3,746 over the Suzuki e VITARA?
The Ford Puma Gen-E costs £3,746 more than the Suzuki e VITARA. For that premium it adds 46 miles more WLTP range, 256 litres more boot space and a 1.6s quicker 0-62mph time. The Suzuki e VITARA is not just cheaper - it also offers 50 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford Puma Gen-E comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The Suzuki e VITARA is £3,746 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Suzuki e VITARA comes out roughly £3,666 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Puma Gen-E and Suzuki e VITARA like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 186 miles for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 162 miles for the Suzuki e VITARA - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Ford Puma Gen-E goes roughly 25 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 26 minutes in the Ford Puma Gen-E and 45 in the Suzuki e VITARA, so the Ford Puma Gen-E loses less time at each stop. That makes the Ford Puma Gen-E the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Suzuki e VITARA and about 595 mm of total clearance for the Ford Puma Gen-E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Suzuki e VITARA?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 90% for the Suzuki e VITARA. That gives the Suzuki e VITARA a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Suzuki e VITARA's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Ford Puma Gen-E's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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