Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Grand Vitara) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mini Countryman) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 6 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mini Countryman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.87 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.56 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 23 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 2 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
516 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 166 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 654 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 7600 | |
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