Mini Countryman 2010 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mini Countryman engine produces 5 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Duster 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller. Mini Countryman is 22 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1604 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 125 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.8 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Countryman scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Mini Countryman scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5400 | |
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