The Comparative Analysis :
Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.3 DDiS (13 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 16,000

€ 10,000

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
59.4
66.7
76.8
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.7 in
Width
68.7 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
59.4 in
Height
60.4 in
95.7
151.6
101.9
158.3
151.6 in
Length
158.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.55 %

General
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
FZ/NZ
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D13A
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
74 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
140 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
103 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
33.96 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
60 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
669 mi
Range
444 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
669 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
132.6 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Dacia Sandero 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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