Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 55 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 42 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 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 five 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.72 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Nissan Qashqai has 176 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9800 | |
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