Suzuki Swift 3 Doors (2005 – 2009) vs Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (2005 – 2008): specs compared

The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 125 hp. The Suzuki Swift 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 9.2 s. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 200 km/h. The Suzuki Swift 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 989 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is 223 mm longer than the Suzuki Swift 3 Doors.

Suzuki Swift 3 Doors Suzuki Swift 3 Doors 2005 – 2009 Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 2005 – 2008
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2005 – 2009 2005 – 2008
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 13
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 69 – 125 hp 55 – 131 hp
Torque 117 – 169 Nm 108 – 310 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.9 – 14.2 s 9.2 – 17.5 s
Top speed 166 – 200 km/h 152 – 206 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.6 – 7.2 L/100 km 4.4 – 6.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,696 mm 3,919 mm
Width 1,689 mm 1,651 mm
Height 1,501 mm 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 2,380 mm 2,461 mm
Curb weight 945 – 1,020 kg 989 – 1,145 kg

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