Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Suzuki Swift 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Swift) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 28 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 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: | 3.92 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 23 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 213 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 57 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): | 1`750 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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