Car comparison

Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5vsNissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mini Countryman (U25)

C 1.5

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Nissan Qashqai III (J12)

1.3 DIG-T

158 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T

  • Most powerful
    158 hp
    118 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,511 kg
    3,331 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
156hp116kW
158hp118kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,511kg3,331lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
87.5s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 197 km/h / 122 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
49.8s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
871km541mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,444mm175in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,625mm64in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,665mm105in
Front track-
1,596mm63in
Rear track-
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
504L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,447L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.54,700-6,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T5,500 rpm1,800-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.8 s
-
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
158 hp
118 kW

Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T has 2 hp more than Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5 and Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
1,511 kg
3,331 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
212 km/h
132 mph
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
199 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.58.3 s
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T9.2 s

Although Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T has more power, Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5 and Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T and Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
871 km
541 mi
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
158 hp
118 kW
9.2 s
199 km/h
124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,444 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
158 hp
118 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
199 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
158 hp
118 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
199 km/h
124 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
9.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCountryman (U25)C 1.5NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
156 hp
116 kW
158 hp
118 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
9.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,511 kg
3,331 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,444 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Range score
871 km
541 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Countryman (U25) C 1.5Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Countryman (U25) C 1.5

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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