Maruti Suzuki presents their new car, Maruti Swift which is quite similar to the other cars of Maruti but has many added features which no doubt, makes it a better car. With the new bold and stylish design, this car has become very popular among the users since its launch, which has prompted the company to improve the vehicle and launch a newer version in 2011 that has more features than the old one. This new version of Maruti Swift is 90mm longer and 5mm wider than the older one.
Volkswagen Polo is the only small car by Volkswagen and was launched about four years ago. In these four years, Volkswagen has given a face lift to the older version, and the new version has better head lamps, grille and tail lights.
Maruti Swift is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a 1.2K engine while the diesel engine in Maruti Swift is a 1.3 DDIS engine. As far as mileage and fuel economy is concerned, Swift is a very good car and delivers good mileage with lower fuel consumption. The petrol version of Maruti Swift comes with a displacement of 1197cc and boasts of a top speed of 168 Km/hour. According to the ARAI standards, the petrol version gives a mileage of 17.6kmpl for all the models. In the city, the new Maruti Swift gives a mileage of 15.5kmpl. The diesel engine on the other hand gives an overall mileage of 17.6kmpl. The mileage in the city can be expected to be about 15.5kmpl and the mileage on highways can go up to 24kmpl. If you want to choose the car on basis of engine efficiency, then the diesel engine is more efficient because of the Multijet which plays a very crucial part in the working of the engine. The tank capacity of Maruti Suzuki Swift is 42liters.
Volkswagen Polo is also available with petrol and diesel engines. With a tank capacity of 45 liters, this car gives different mileage for different models. The mileage of Polo 1.2 Petrol is 16.7kmpl, of Volkswagen Polo 1.5 Diesel is 20.14kmpl, of Polo GT TSI is 17.21kmpl and of Cross Polo is 20.14kmpl.
The petrol engine of Maruti Swift is K12 unit and has a displacement of 1197cc. This gives a boost to the maximum power of the engine and takes it to 87S which is very impressive. The torque of the Swift with petrol engine is also amazing at 114Nm. This engine is very refined and noiseless as well as very efficient.
The diesel engine of Maruti Swift gives a maximum power of 75PS and a torque of 190Nm. The Maruti has worked quite a bit to improvise this engine such that a mileage of 22.9kmpl could be achieved.
There is a turbo lag below 2200rpm which makes it a bit slow and inefficient when driving in the city conditions. Maruti Swift petrol engine has an acceleration rate 0kmph - 100kmph in 11.75 seconds in all models and a top speed of 169kmph.
The Volkswagen Polo has three different engine options for different models. The petrol engine with a displacement of 1198cc gives a power of 75PS @ 5400RPM. The diesel engine with a displacement of 1498cc gives a power of 105PS @ 4400RPM. Other than these two, there is another engine which is a petrol engine for GT TSI which has a displacement of 11997cc and gives a power of 105PS @ 5000RPM.
The cabin of Maruti Suzuki is quite big due to the extended wheel base which ensures that the cabin gives a sense of space and has more leg room as well. It can easily seat five adults comfortably. The rear seats provide more knee and leg room for the riders. The fascia and the console have a very stylish design which is an instant attraction for the buyers. The speedometer console is equally stylish and has a driver information display. The central console has an audio system which has six speakers and is compatible to USB. The boot space for all the models and both versions of Maruti Suzuki Swift is 204 liters.
The interiors of Volkswagen Polo are rich and elegant and all the accessories have a good finish. It is fitted with a voice command feature which is a very beneficial one. The speedometer in this car is very clear and easy to read. There is enough leg room for the riders and can seat five people though the shoulder space for three people on the rear seat is a bit less. Also the knee room for the people sitting on the rear seat is not enough. The Volkswagen Polo has an impressive boot space of 294 liters.
The new Maruti Suzuki Swift looks quite similar to its older version, though there are definitely some subtle changes that have been made by the company. The front head lights are big and stretched backwards into the body of the car. The outside rear view mirrors have been fitted with indicators. The back of the car is equally attractive and stylish with vertical tail lights and bumpers and the novel execution of the boot. The overall design of the car gives it a very sporty look. The ground clearance of this car is 170mm which is an impressive one and is perfect for the bumpy roads.
The Volkswagen Polo has a very stylish and classy design and has a unique boot opener. The front design of Volkswagen Polo is a very European one and has headlights which an impressive black finish. The front grille and the sir dam have a chrome strip passing through them. There are fog lamps in the front which have been redesigned and given an elegant look. The rear design of Volkswagen Polo gives it a very sporty look. It has a ground clearance of 165mm which is quite impressive and good for riding on bumpy roads.
The handling of Maruti Suzuki Swift is quite good as the steering and suspension of the car are very efficient. The brakes are good and work very well with disc brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear wheels. This car has been fitted with various safety features like ABS with EBD, air bags, seat belts on the front and rear seats and brake assist.
The Volkswagen Polo is easy to handle at any speed has airbags for the driver and the co passenger. The harness belts in the car are 3 point harness belts.
This comparison between Maruti Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen Polo helps us to come to a conclusion that both the cars are high performing vehicles with efficient engines and great mileage. Polo gives much more premium feel to the owner and even the engine is more powerful. But all this comes at a price. If you can extend the budget, go for Polo or else settle for the almost equally good and needless to say, reliable Swift.
Mileage and Running Costs
Maruti Swift is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a 1.2K engine while the diesel engine in Maruti Swift is a 1.3 DDIS engine. As far as mileage and fuel economy is concerned, Swift is a very good car and delivers good mileage with lower fuel consumption. The petrol version of Maruti Swift comes with a displacement of 1197cc and boasts of a top speed of 168 Km/hour. According to the ARAI standards, the petrol version gives a mileage of 17.6kmpl for all the models. In the city, the new Maruti Swift gives a mileage of 15.5kmpl. The diesel engine on the other hand gives an overall mileage of 17.6kmpl. The mileage in the city can be expected to be about 15.5kmpl and the mileage on highways can go up to 24kmpl. If you want to choose the car on basis of engine efficiency, then the diesel engine is more efficient because of the Multijet which plays a very crucial part in the working of the engine. The tank capacity of Maruti Suzuki Swift is 42liters.
Volkswagen Polo is also available with petrol and diesel engines. With a tank capacity of 45 liters, this car gives different mileage for different models. The mileage of Polo 1.2 Petrol is 16.7kmpl, of Volkswagen Polo 1.5 Diesel is 20.14kmpl, of Polo GT TSI is 17.21kmpl and of Cross Polo is 20.14kmpl.
Engine and Performance
The petrol engine of Maruti Swift is K12 unit and has a displacement of 1197cc. This gives a boost to the maximum power of the engine and takes it to 87S which is very impressive. The torque of the Swift with petrol engine is also amazing at 114Nm. This engine is very refined and noiseless as well as very efficient.
The diesel engine of Maruti Swift gives a maximum power of 75PS and a torque of 190Nm. The Maruti has worked quite a bit to improvise this engine such that a mileage of 22.9kmpl could be achieved.
There is a turbo lag below 2200rpm which makes it a bit slow and inefficient when driving in the city conditions. Maruti Swift petrol engine has an acceleration rate 0kmph - 100kmph in 11.75 seconds in all models and a top speed of 169kmph.
The Volkswagen Polo has three different engine options for different models. The petrol engine with a displacement of 1198cc gives a power of 75PS @ 5400RPM. The diesel engine with a displacement of 1498cc gives a power of 105PS @ 4400RPM. Other than these two, there is another engine which is a petrol engine for GT TSI which has a displacement of 11997cc and gives a power of 105PS @ 5000RPM.
Interiors
The cabin of Maruti Suzuki is quite big due to the extended wheel base which ensures that the cabin gives a sense of space and has more leg room as well. It can easily seat five adults comfortably. The rear seats provide more knee and leg room for the riders. The fascia and the console have a very stylish design which is an instant attraction for the buyers. The speedometer console is equally stylish and has a driver information display. The central console has an audio system which has six speakers and is compatible to USB. The boot space for all the models and both versions of Maruti Suzuki Swift is 204 liters.
The interiors of Volkswagen Polo are rich and elegant and all the accessories have a good finish. It is fitted with a voice command feature which is a very beneficial one. The speedometer in this car is very clear and easy to read. There is enough leg room for the riders and can seat five people though the shoulder space for three people on the rear seat is a bit less. Also the knee room for the people sitting on the rear seat is not enough. The Volkswagen Polo has an impressive boot space of 294 liters.
Exteriors
The new Maruti Suzuki Swift looks quite similar to its older version, though there are definitely some subtle changes that have been made by the company. The front head lights are big and stretched backwards into the body of the car. The outside rear view mirrors have been fitted with indicators. The back of the car is equally attractive and stylish with vertical tail lights and bumpers and the novel execution of the boot. The overall design of the car gives it a very sporty look. The ground clearance of this car is 170mm which is an impressive one and is perfect for the bumpy roads.
The Volkswagen Polo has a very stylish and classy design and has a unique boot opener. The front design of Volkswagen Polo is a very European one and has headlights which an impressive black finish. The front grille and the sir dam have a chrome strip passing through them. There are fog lamps in the front which have been redesigned and given an elegant look. The rear design of Volkswagen Polo gives it a very sporty look. It has a ground clearance of 165mm which is quite impressive and good for riding on bumpy roads.
Handling, Braking and Safety
The handling of Maruti Suzuki Swift is quite good as the steering and suspension of the car are very efficient. The brakes are good and work very well with disc brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear wheels. This car has been fitted with various safety features like ABS with EBD, air bags, seat belts on the front and rear seats and brake assist.
The Volkswagen Polo is easy to handle at any speed has airbags for the driver and the co passenger. The harness belts in the car are 3 point harness belts.
This comparison between Maruti Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen Polo helps us to come to a conclusion that both the cars are high performing vehicles with efficient engines and great mileage. Polo gives much more premium feel to the owner and even the engine is more powerful. But all this comes at a price. If you can extend the budget, go for Polo or else settle for the almost equally good and needless to say, reliable Swift.
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