Mini Countryman 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 18 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Mini Countryman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Qashqai engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 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 28 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`900 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 400 | 10 000 | |
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