MINI Countryman vs Nissan Qashqai – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Qashqai has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29400 £, while the MINI Countryman costs 31500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman manages with 4.60 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MINI Countryman has a distinct edge – offering 313 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Countryman performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman pulls evident stronger with 494 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 164 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 Nissan Qashqai is a bit lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MINI Countryman offers barely noticeable more room – 505 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1530 L, which is about 83 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Our conclusion: The MINI Countryman proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MINI Countryman is the better all-rounder in this comparison.