The Comparative Analysis :
Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.2 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 15,100

€ 19,700

€ 15,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Suzuki Swift 1.2 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
59.4
66.7
76.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
95.7
151.6
97.2
156.3
151.6 in
Length
156.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3263 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
9.25 %

General
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
FZ/NZ
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
K12B
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Suzuki Swift 1.2
93 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Suzuki Swift 1.2
87 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
24.89 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.2
42 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
466 mi
Range
651 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
466 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.2
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Suzuki Swift 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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