The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.3 DDiS (13 - 14)
€ 12,500
€ 16,000
€ 12,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.2 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS.
VW Polo 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
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 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
6R
Generation
FZ/NZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
D13A
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
74 hp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
98 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
60 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
508 mi
Range
669 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
669 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.5 cu ft
