Mini Countryman 2010 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, 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 | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai 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) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 23 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Mini Countryman is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1513 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 60 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 343 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
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