Mini Countryman 2020 vs Dacia Duster 2025
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Countryman) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 69 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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) | 209 mm (8.2 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 two 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2025 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 5 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, width is practically the same , while the height of Mini Countryman is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1390 litres | 1522 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Dacia Duster may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 132 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.5 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: | 2`130 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`380 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 21 800 | |
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