Mini Countryman petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Vitara. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
130 - 150 mm (5.1 - 5.9 inches)
175 - 185 mm (6.9 - 7.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.11 m
4.18 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.56 m
1.61 m
Mini Countryman is 7 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
350 litres
375 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1170 litres
1120 litres
Mini Countryman has 25 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
