Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Mini Countryman 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 101 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 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) | |
| 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 | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 4 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`915 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 9400 | |
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