2009 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki SX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki SX4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2007 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Mini | Suzuki |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
