Mini Countryman 2010 vs Suzuki SX4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mini Countryman engine produces 2 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Despite the higher power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 150 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 SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, 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 SX4 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 SX4 2010 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Countryman is 5 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mini Countryman has 80 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3800 | |
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