Suzuki SX4 2010 vs Mini Countryman 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 engine produces 2 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mini Countryman. Despite less power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 25 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, 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 SX4 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 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: | 4.15 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki SX4 is 5 cm longer than the Mini Countryman, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1170 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Suzuki SX4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 1 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`200 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 510 kg | |
| Suzuki SX4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mini Countryman. Therefore, Mini Countryman is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9000 | |
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