Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Suzuki Swift

SpecVolkswagen Polo GTI2023Suzuki Swift2024
Price (OTR)£25,620£15,249
Power207 bhp83 bhp
Torque320 Nm112 Nm
0–60 mph6.5 secs12.5 secs
Top Speed149 mph109 mph
MPG (combined)40.9 mpg57.6 mpg
CO₂157 g/km112 g/km
Boot Space351 litres265 litres
Kerb Weight1325 kg920 kg
Engine2.0L1.2L
Transmission7-speed DSG5-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Insurance Group287
Annual Tax£190£165
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats55
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol Hybrid

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen Polo GTISuzuki Swift
Fuel / energy£4,735£3,362
Road tax (VED)£570£495
Insurance (est.)£4,494£1,911
Depreciation (est.)£10,248£6,100
Total cost£20,047£11,868
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.