Suzuki Swift 2006 vs Mini Cooper 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 28 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Cooper engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.41 m | |
| Suzuki Swift and Mini Cooper are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 198 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 680 litres | |
| Suzuki Swift has 38 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`485 | 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 (€): | 2400 | 4000 | |
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