Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Mini Countryman 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 23 HP less power than Mini Countryman, but torque is 15 NM more than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.9 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 7 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`870 | 1`940 | |
| 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 | 9800 | |
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