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 Q1 there are 68,628 FORD S-MAXs versus 89,121 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 (-7.5%) while the SUZUKI VITARA is rising (+3.4%).
Survivors over time
FORD S-MAX SUZUKI VITARA
FORD S-MAX
Common
68,628
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 5,596 (-7.5%) yr/yr
Peak 91,144 (2018 Q3)
63,426 licensed · 5,202 SORN
SUZUKI VITARA
Common
89,121
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 2,936 (+3.4%) yr/yr
Peak 89,121 (2026 Q1)
83,439 licensed · 5,682 SORN
Head to head
| FORD S-MAX | SUZUKI VITARA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 68,628 | 89,121 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 63,426 | 83,439 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,202 | 5,682 |
| Peak | 91,144 (2018 Q3) | 89,121 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 5,596 (-7.5%) yr/yr | ▲ 2,936 (+3.4%) 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: 68,628 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 89,121 of the SUZUKI VITARA.
How many FORD S-MAX are left compared to the SUZUKI VITARA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 68,628 FORD S-MAX and 89,121 SUZUKI VITARA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.