The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Suzuki Swift 1.2 (10 - 13)
€ 19,700

€ 11,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Suzuki Swift 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Suzuki Swift 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.4
66.7
76.8
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
97.2
156.3
95.7
151.6
156.3 in
Length
151.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Suzuki Swift 1.2
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2249 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3263 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
11.84 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
K12B
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
93 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
93 hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Suzuki Swift 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.2
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
47 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.2
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
651 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
522 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Suzuki Swift 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft







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