{"id":2649,"date":"2012-09-14T13:14:03","date_gmt":"2012-09-14T13:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=2649"},"modified":"2013-03-27T11:16:01","modified_gmt":"2013-03-27T11:16:01","slug":"mini-countryman-vs-subaru-xv-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/mini-countryman-vs-subaru-xv-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Countryman Vs Subaru XV Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Subaru XV<\/td>\n		VS<\/td>\n\"\"
Mini Countryman<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Subaru XV<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMini Countryman<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FB20 series engine
F4 Petrol
DOHC Boxer Engine EFI VVT
2.0 Litre (1995cc)
Claimed 110Kw @ 6200RPM
Claimed 196Nm @ 4100RPM<\/p>\n

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IL4 Cylinder (N16B16A)
DOHC VVT EFI Petrol (95 Octane)
1.6 Litre (1598cc)
Claimed 90Kw @ 6000RPM
Claimed 160Nm @ 4250RPM<\/p>\n

IL4 Cylinder (N47C16A)
DI Turbo Diesel\u00a0
1.6 Litre (1598cc)
Claimed 82Kw @ 4000RPM
Claimed 270Nm @ 1750RPM<\/p>\n

IL4 Cylinder Turbo (N18B6A)
DOHC Turbo Inter-cooled (95 Octane)
1.6 Litre (1598cc)
Claimed 134Kw @ 5500RPM
Claimed 240Nm @ 1600RPM<\/p>\n

IL4 Cylinder Turbo\u00a0(N47C20A)
DI Turbo Diesel\u00a0
2.0 Litre (1995cc)
Claimed 105Kw @ 5000RPM
Claimed 305Nm @ 1750RPM\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Kerb weight FROM 1390Kg
Towing capacity up to 1400kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kerb weight FROM 1295Kg
Towing capacity up to xxxxkg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Up to 60 litres
F4 Petrol 7.3 Lts per 100km AVG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Up to 47 litres
N16B16A\u00a0Petrol 7.2 Lts per 100km AVG\u00a0
N47C16A\u00a0Diesel 4.7 Lts per 100km AVG\u00a0
N18B6A Petrol Turbo 8.1\u00a0Lts per 100km AVG\u00a0
N47C20A 2.0Lt Diesel 4.9 Lts per 100km AVG\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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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<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Angle of: (degrees)
Approach xx\u00a0Departure xx\u00a0Breakover xx
Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm
Water Fording depth xxmm Max<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Angle of: (degrees)\u00a0
Approach xx\u00a0Departure xx\u00a0Breakover xx
Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm
Water Fording depth xxmm Max<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a00-100kph 10.5 seconds (petrol)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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N16B16A\u00a00-100Kph: 11.6 secs
N47C16A\u00a00-100kph 11.3 seconds
N18B6A\u00a00-100kph 8.3 seconds
N47C20A\u00a00-100kph 9.4 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0N16B16A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2012 $33,700 – 54,900 AUD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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