Verdict
The RM62,988 gap divides two very different B-segment hatchbacks. The MINI Electric is the quicker car, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with 215 hp and 330 Nm, and its 54.2-kWh battery is rated for 402 km; it also supports 11-kW AC and 95-kW DC charging. The Suzuki Swift Sport costs less, uses 6.1 L/100 km, seats five through five doors and carries 265 litres versus the MINI’s 210 litres. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the MINI brings stronger performance and a far richer safety and cabin specification; the Suzuki is the more practical, lower-entry-cost choice.
Pick the MINI Electric if you have reliable charging and want 215 hp, 330 Nm, a 402-km rated range and active safety equipment.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you need five doors, five seats and a 265-litre boot while keeping RM62,988 in your pocket.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900.
- Performance: MINI Electric 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds; Suzuki Swift Sport in 8.0 seconds.
- Powertrain: MINI Electric has a 215-hp, 330-Nm motor and 54.2-kWh battery; Suzuki Swift Sport has a 140-hp, 230-Nm 1.373-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Energy use: MINI Electric has a 402-km EV range; Suzuki Swift Sport is rated at 6.1 L/100 km.
- Practicality: MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and 210 litres of boot space; Suzuki Swift Sport has 5 doors, 5 seats and 265 litres.
- Top speed: MINI Electric 170 km/h; Suzuki Swift Sport 205 km/h.
Electric
- 215 hp and 330 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
- 402-km rated range, 11-kW AC and 95-kW DC charging.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot information and a 360-degree camera.
- RM62,988 more expensive.
- Three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot versus the Suzuki’s five doors, five seats and 265 litres.
- Road tax is RM200 a year versus RM70.
Swift Sport
- RM130,900 entry price and RM70 annual road tax.
- Five doors, five seats and a 265-litre boot.
- 205-km/h top speed and paddle shifts.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 8.0 seconds versus 6.7 seconds.
- Less power and torque: 140 hp and 230 Nm versus 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information, collision warning or front parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888 | RM130,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 140 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 402 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 37 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 265 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front 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 | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | 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, 1 Rear | 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 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 | Full LCD Monitor | 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 | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, 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.
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Electric vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The MINI Electric is better for acceleration, rated EV range and driver assistance, with 215 hp, 330 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Suzuki Swift Sport is better for five-seat practicality and costs RM62,988 less.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM193,888 and the Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM130,900, so the difference is RM62,988. The MINI also has RM200 annual road tax, compared with RM70 for the Suzuki.
Which is more practical for a family?
The Suzuki Swift Sport is more practical: it has five doors, five seats and 265 litres of boot space. The MINI Electric has three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot.