The Comparative Analysis :
Suzuki Swift 1.2 (10 - 13) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 11,000

€ 27,000

€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Suzuki Swift 1.2 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
59.4
66.7
76.8
56.8
67.6
78.9
66.7 in
Width
67.6 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.4 in
Height
56.8 in
95.7
151.6
96.5
156.2
151.6 in
Length
156.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
2249 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3263 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
18.4 %

General
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
FZ/NZ
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
K12B
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
93 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Suzuki Swift 1.2
93 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
87 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Suzuki Swift 1.2
87 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
103 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
24.18 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.2
47 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
522 mi
Range
575 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
522 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.2
94.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Suzuki Swift 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






25.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data