The mk2 were not better as such but had a higher spec. You could put them in order of kit like this:

mk1 standard
mk2 standard
mk1 SE
mk2 SE

The mk2 had traction and cruise control, both options could have folding mirrors, rear blind. The non SE's could have a combination of anything basically, including the Apex wheels and monogram paints.

Aesthetically the facelift was the bumpers and front lights