Mini Countryman 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, but torque is 15 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.6 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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 two 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller. Mini Countryman is 27 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 80 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.9 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`860 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Qashqai scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 10 800 | |
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