Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1990 – 1994) vs Suzuki Swift 5 Doors (1991 – 1996): specs compared

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 68 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.1 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 172 km/h against 165 km/h. The Suzuki Swift 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 767 kg. At 3,840 mm, the Suzuki Swift 5 Doors is 81 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors.

Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1990 – 1994 Suzuki Swift 5 Doors Suzuki Swift 5 Doors 1991 – 1996
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 1990 – 1994 1991 – 1996
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 2
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 45 – 75 hp 53 – 68 hp
Torque 76 – 99 Nm 76 – 99 Nm
0–100 km/h 12.1 – 20.5 s 13.0 – 15.9 s
Top speed 142 – 172 km/h 145 – 165 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 7.2 L/100 km 5.3 – 5.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,759 mm 3,840 mm
Width 1,570 mm 1,580 mm
Height 1,349 mm 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,339 mm 2,360 mm
Curb weight 767 – 795 kg 740 kg

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