Mini Countryman Vs Subaru XV Review – dixonarchive.com

Subaru XV

Mini Countryman

Welcome to the comparison/review between the Mini Countryman Vs the Subzru XV. The just released Subaru XV is one of the best compact SUV models released by the company in recent years where as the Mini Countryman is yet another variation from the basic MINI platorm and marketed as a fashion/retro brand.

We’ll get the bad bits out of the way first: The Subaru XV is great for a Subaru except for the extra light doors and very average engine performance. Furthermore while it looks modern in side and out it is conservative overall especially in plain colours. The XV is a little expensive for the class and suffers from owner stereotyping and service costs.

The MINI is more about looks more than anything else. The design is retro but in some parts the quality of materials a build quality is not up to the price tag. Visit any used car lot and see what we mean. The MINI Countryman’s interior likewise looks great, retro and modern at the same time but once again look more closely the quality of materials, fit and finish and flexing or lose interior fittings are not up to the Subaru XV or even price tag. The multiple engine options is puzzling all are underpowered compared the competition but thanks to the lighter kerb weight helps performance balance out.

The best parts about the Subaru XV is that it is a neat and up to date small SUV package that is as good a any others currently available in 2012. The MINI Countryman is a stylish small SUV to some people but to most it is overpriced and very basic even before you add any options.

Subaru XV	Mini Countryman

Engines
FB20 series engine F4 Petrol DOHC Boxer Engine EFI VVT 2.0 Litre (1995cc) Claimed 110Kw @ 6200RPM Claimed 196Nm @ 4100RPM	IL4 Cylinder (N16B16A) DOHC VVT EFI Petrol (95 Octane) 1.6 Litre (1598cc) Claimed 90Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 160Nm @ 4250RPM IL4 Cylinder (N47C16A) DI Turbo Diesel 1.6 Litre (1598cc) Claimed 82Kw @ 4000RPM Claimed 270Nm @ 1750RPM IL4 Cylinder Turbo (N18B6A) DOHC Turbo Inter-cooled (95 Octane) 1.6 Litre (1598cc) Claimed 134Kw @ 5500RPM Claimed 240Nm @ 1600RPM IL4 Cylinder Turbo (N47C20A) DI Turbo Diesel 2.0 Litre (1995cc) Claimed 105Kw @ 5000RPM Claimed 305Nm @ 1750RPM
Weight
Kerb weight FROM 1390Kg Towing capacity up to 1400kg	Kerb weight FROM 1295Kg Towing capacity up to xxxxkg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 60 litres F4 Petrol 7.3 Lts per 100km AVG	Up to 47 litres N16B16A Petrol 7.2 Lts per 100km AVG N47C16A Diesel 4.7 Lts per 100km AVG N18B6A Petrol Turbo 8.1 Lts per 100km AVG N47C20A 2.0Lt Diesel 4.9 Lts per 100km AVG
Other specifications
6 speed manual or CVT Auyo Overall Height/width 1615/1780 Overall Length/wheelbase 4450/2635 4WD system: AWD Tyre size: 225-55-17 ANCAP Safety: x/5	6 speed manual or auto Overall Height/width 1561/1789 Overall Length/wheelbase 4097/2595 4WD system: FWD or AWD Tyre size: xxx-xx-xx ANCAP Safety: 5/5
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max
Performance
0-100kph 10.5 seconds (petrol)	N16B16A 0-100Kph: 11.6 secs N47C16A 0-100kph 11.3 seconds N18B6A 0-100kph 8.3 seconds N47C20A 0-100kph 9.4 seconds
Pricing	N16B16A
2012 $28,490 – 36,990 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!	2012 $33,700 – 54,900 AUD

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