Mini Cooper R56 or Suzuki Swift III (MZ)?

2006–2013 vs 2005–2010 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Cooper R56 3,714 mm, Swift III (MZ) 3,765 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Cooper R56 160 l, Swift III (MZ) 213 l.
Lowest consumption: Cooper R56 3.8 l/100 km, Swift III (MZ) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Cooper R56 82–155 kW, Swift III (MZ) 55–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Cooper R56 32 items (Cooper), Swift III (MZ) 20 items (GL).
On Autodrom: Cooper R56 from €5,200 (1 listing); no Swift III (MZ) is listed right now.

Mini Cooper R562006–2013 · 4 engines · Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →1 listing from €5,200 →

Suzuki Swift III (MZ)2005–2010 · 4 engines · GL, GLX, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mini Cooper R562006–20131 listing · from €5,200	Suzuki Swift III (MZ)2005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,714 mm	Length3,695 mm–3,765 mm
Width	Width1,683 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,407 mm	Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,467 mm	Wheelbase2,380 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume160 l	Trunk volume201 l–213 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,130 kg–1,220 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,105 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank43 l–45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2013	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines4
Power	Power82–155 kW (111–211 hp)	Power55–92 kW (75–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · Cooper D 1.6	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.3 DDiS
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · John Cooper Works 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 Sport
Top speed	Top speed238 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsCooper · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Cooper	Items in the base trim20 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Cooper S	Items in the top trim32 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort6 · 4
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mini Cooper R56 or Suzuki Swift III (MZ)?

Length: Suzuki Swift III (MZ) 3,765 mm, Mini Cooper R56 3,714 mm (a 51 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,380 vs 2,467 mm. Boot: 213 vs 160 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mini Cooper R56 or Suzuki Swift III (MZ)?

The most frugal Mini Cooper R56 uses 3.8 l/100 km (Cooper D 1.6); the most frugal Suzuki Swift III (MZ) 4.9 l/100 km (1.3 DDiS).

Which is more powerful — Mini Cooper R56 or Suzuki Swift III (MZ)?

The strongest Mini Cooper R56 makes 155 kW (211 hp) (John Cooper Works 1.6); the strongest Suzuki Swift III (MZ) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 Sport).

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