The Comparative Analysis :
Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.2 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
€ 15,100

€ 35,000

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

Weight Difference:
507 lb
17.97 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

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

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
24.89 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Suzuki Swift 1.2
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Suzuki Swift 1.2
42 mpg
161 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
35 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
466 mi
Range
91 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
466 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
42 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.2
106.1 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Suzuki Swift 1.2
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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