Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 14 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 76 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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