Dacia Duster vs MINI Countryman – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the MINI Countryman costs 31500 £. That’s a price difference of around 15265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman manages with 4.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 5 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MINI Countryman has a convincingly edge – offering 313 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Countryman performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman pulls convincingly stronger with 494 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Duster is to a small extent lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers slight more room – 517 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs minimal better – up to 1609 L, which is about 79 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, MINI Countryman to a small extent takes the win – 500 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

All in all, the MINI Countryman shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.