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: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 40 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 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 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
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`820 | 1`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 10 800 | |
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