Mini Countryman 2014 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 5 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 185 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Countryman engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 8 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 | 710 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 460 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 14 600 | |
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