FORD S-MAX vs SUZUKI VITARA
Both the FORD S-MAX and the SUZUKI VITARA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 67,211 FORD S-MAXs versus 89,950 SUZUKI VITARAs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD S-MAX the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many SUZUKI VITARAs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the FORD S-MAX is falling (-7.9%) while the SUZUKI VITARA is rising (+3.9%).
Survivors over time
FORD S-MAX SUZUKI VITARA
FORD S-MAX
Common
67,211
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 5,767 (-7.9%) yr/yr
Peak 91,144 (2018 Q3)
62,029 licensed · 5,182 SORN
SUZUKI VITARA
Common
89,950
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 3,371 (+3.9%) yr/yr
Peak 89,950 (2026 Q2)
84,305 licensed · 5,645 SORN
Head to head
| FORD S-MAX | SUZUKI VITARA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 67,211 | 89,950 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 62,029 | 84,305 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,182 | 5,645 |
| Peak | 91,144 (2018 Q3) | 89,950 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 5,767 (-7.9%) yr/yr | ▲ 3,371 (+3.9%) yr/yr |
FORD S-MAX vs SUZUKI VITARA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD S-MAX or the SUZUKI VITARA?
The FORD S-MAX is rarer: 67,211 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 89,950 of the SUZUKI VITARA.
How many FORD S-MAX are left compared to the SUZUKI VITARA?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 67,211 FORD S-MAX and 89,950 SUZUKI VITARA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.