Mini Countryman 2014 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 30 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 830 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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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