Suzuki Swift 2006 vs Mini Cooper 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 149 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 23 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 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 | 3.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.41 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 7 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 198 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 670 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 108 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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