Suzuki Jimny 2012 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 27 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny 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 Jimny could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mini Countryman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | 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 Jimny 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.68 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.56 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 42 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 237 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 846 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 1.8 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8800 | |
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