Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 22 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 198 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 562 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 72 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 468 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below 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 (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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