The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.3 DDiS (13 - 14)
€ 9,500

€ 16,000

€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
60.4
68.7
78.6
59.4
66.7
76.8
68.7 in
Width
66.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
60.4 in
Height
59.4 in
101.9
158.3
95.7
151.6
158.3 in
Length
151.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.88 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
SD
Generation
FZ/NZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D13A
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
74 hp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
100 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
60 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
526 mi
Range
669 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
669 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft






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