Suzuki Swift 2004 vs Mini Cooper 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 40 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Swift engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mini Cooper might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
| Suzuki Swift and Mini Cooper are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 680 litres | |
| Suzuki Swift has 53 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Cooper (by 118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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