Suzuki Vitara 2015 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: | 117 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 5 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki 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 Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | 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 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 Vitara 2015 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: | 4.18 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 8 cm longer than the Mini Countryman, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Suzuki Vitara has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Suzuki Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests, but Mini Countryman is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 400 | |
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