Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 16 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Mini Cooper | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 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`765 | |
| 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 | 8400 | |
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