Mini Countryman 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 55 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 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 24 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, if possible |
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: | 1`940 kg | 1`885 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 7600 | |
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