2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1187 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Mini | Chevrolet |
Model | Cooper Countryman | Suburban |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 117 L |