The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.2 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 35,000

€ 15,100

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Suzuki Swift 1.2.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
62.1
69.9
80.3
59.4
66.7
76.8
69.9 in
Width
66.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
62.1 in
Height
59.4 in
101.2
157.4
95.7
151.6
157.4 in
Length
151.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3263 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
17.97 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
I01
Generation
FZ/NZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
K12B
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
93 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
93 hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.2
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 161 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
42 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.2
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
91 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
466 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Environmental Impact
42 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
106.1 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.5 cu ft