MINI Hatch (1997 – 2000) vs Suzuki Swift 3 Doors (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The Suzuki Swift 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 68 hp against 63 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 13.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 143 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The MINI Hatch is the lighter car, from 670 kg against 720 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Suzuki Swift 3 Doors is 688 mm longer than the MINI Hatch.
| Specification |
MINI
Hatch
1997 – 2000
|
Suzuki
Swift 3 Doors
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 hp | 53 – 68 hp |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 76 – 99 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 13.0 – 15.9 s |
| Top speed | 143 km/h | 145 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 L/100 km | 5.5 – 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,051 mm | 3,739 mm |
| Width | 1,410 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,040 mm | 2,261 mm |
| Curb weight | 670 kg | 720 – 755 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

