MINI Electric vs Suzuki Swift Sport
Verdict
At RM193,888, the MINI Electric is RM62,988 dearer than the RM130,900 Suzuki Swift Sport, but it also brings 215 hp, a 54.2 kWh battery and 402 km of EV range. It is quicker to 100 km/h, at 6.7 seconds against 8.0, yet the Suzuki runs on petrol, has a higher 205 km/h top speed, five seats and a larger 265-litre boot. This is plug-in performance versus a cheaper petrol hatch with more everyday space.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the quicker front-drive hatch, prefer electric running and can live with four seats and a 210-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want the lower price, five seats, a larger boot and a higher 205 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900
- Power: MINI Electric 215 hp; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Electric 6.7 seconds; Suzuki Swift Sport 8.0 seconds
- Top speed: MINI Electric 170 km/h; Suzuki Swift Sport 205 km/h
- Seats and boot: MINI Electric 4 seats and 210 litres; Suzuki Swift Sport 5 seats and 265 litres
- Energy use: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh battery with 402 km EV range; Suzuki Swift Sport 1,373 cc petrol with 6.1 L/100 km and a 37-litre tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 193,888 | RM 130,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,373 cc |
| Power | 215 hp✓ | 140 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s✓ | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 54.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 402 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 210 L | 265 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 37 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 70✓ |
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.
Electric
- Stronger 215 hp output
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 402 km EV range from a 54.2 kWh battery
- RM62,988 more expensive
- Only four seats
- Smaller 210-litre boot
Swift Sport
- Lower RM130,900 price
- Five seats and 265-litre boot
- Higher 205 km/h top speed
- Slower 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 140 hp output
- Auto emergency braking not listed
Electric vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The MINI Electric is better for acceleration and EV driving, with 215 hp, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 402 km range. The Suzuki Swift Sport is better for price, seating and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM193,888, while the Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM130,900. That makes the MINI RM62,988 more expensive.
Which car is more practical for daily use?
The Suzuki Swift Sport is more practical on paper, with five seats and a 265-litre boot. The MINI Electric has four seats and 210 litres of boot space, but counters with electric drive and 402 km range.