Mini Countryman 2010 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 5 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Mini Countryman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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 three 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller. Mini Countryman is 22 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1604 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 125 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.8 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 (kg): | 1`850 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Countryman scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Mini Countryman scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 5200 | |
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