Mini Countryman 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper S | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Countryman engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 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, 2 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`925 | 1`885 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 800 | 10 800 | |
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