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.

Compare all specifications:

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


 

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