Mini Countryman 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 40 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1110 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: | 165 mm (6.5 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 four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.69 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 4 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1390 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Mini Countryman has 5 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.3 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): | 2`100 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 21 000 | 11 200 | |
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