MG ZR 3 Doors (2001 – 2004) vs MINI Hatch (2001 – 2006): specs compared
The MINI Hatch is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The MG ZR 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,011 mm, the MG ZR 3 Doors is 356 mm longer than the MINI Hatch.
| Specification |
MG
ZR 3 Doors
2001 – 2004
|
MINI
Hatch
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 103 – 160 hp | 75 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 260 Nm | 140 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 11.0 s | 7.2 – 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 210 km/h | 166 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 7.5 L/100 km | 4.8 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,627 – 3,655 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,466 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,130 kg | 1,040 – 1,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.