Mini Countryman 2010 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 16 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Mini Countryman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Grand 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 | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Grand 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. | |||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 23 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 516 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage capacity. Mini Countryman has 166 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 654 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 10 800 | |
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