Dacia Duster 2017 vs Mini Countryman 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 77 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.2 | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mini Countryman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dacia Duster has 4x4: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Duster can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.56 m | |
| Dacia Duster is 4 cm longer than the Mini Countryman, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1390 litres | |
| Dacia Duster has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 19 600 | |
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