Mini Countryman 2014 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mini Countryman engine produces 8 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mini Countryman might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`820 | 1`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 12 600 | |
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