Verdict
The MINI 3 Door is the quicker, better-equipped choice, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds with 201 hp and 300 Nm, against the Suzuki Swift Sport’s 8.0 seconds, 140 hp and 230 Nm. It also brings autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera. But the RM279,888 MINI costs RM148,988 more than the RM130,900 Suzuki, while its annual road tax is RM379 versus RM70. For a Malaysian buyer carrying passengers or luggage, the five-door Swift’s 265-litre boot and five seats make much more practical sense.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want 201 hp, a 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a far fuller active-safety and infotainment kit.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want the vastly lower purchase and road-tax costs, five doors, five seats and a larger 265-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 3 Door RM279,888; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900
- Performance: MINI 3 Door 201 hp, 300 Nm and 6.6 seconds to 100 km/h; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp, 230 Nm and 8.0 seconds
- Practicality: MINI 3 Door has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Suzuki Swift Sport has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 265-litre boot
- Weight: MINI 3 Door 1,295 kg; Suzuki Swift Sport 970 kg
- Driver assistance: MINI 3 Door has autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Suzuki Swift Sport has neither
- Road tax: MINI 3 Door RM379 per year; Suzuki Swift Sport RM70 per year
3 Door
- 201 hp and 300 Nm, with a 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and blind spot information system
- 9.4-inch OLED display, Harman Kardon audio and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM148,988 more
- Has three doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats
- 210-litre boot is 55 litres smaller
Swift Sport
- RM148,988 lower purchase price and RM309 lower annual road tax
- Five doors, five seats and a 265-litre boot
- 970 kg kerb weight and a space-saver spare tyre
- Slower 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time, with 140 hp and 230 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind spot information system
- Gets a 7.0-inch touchscreen and six speakers rather than the MINI’s 9.4-inch OLED display and Harman Kardon system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,888 | RM130,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 140 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 230 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 73 mm × 81.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6AT |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds✓ | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 205 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,876 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,295 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 265 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used 3 Door & Swift Sport for sale
3 Door vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the MINI 3 Door or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The MINI 3 Door is better for outright performance and driver-assistance equipment, with 201 hp, 300 Nm, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist. The Suzuki Swift Sport is better for practicality and cost, adding five doors, five seats and a 265-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 3 Door costs RM148,988 more than the Suzuki Swift Sport. Its annual road tax is also RM309 higher, at RM379 versus RM70.
Which has more boot space and seats?
The Suzuki Swift Sport does. It has a 265-litre boot and five seats, compared with the MINI 3 Door’s 210-litre boot and four seats. The Suzuki also has five doors, while the MINI has three.
