Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 25 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 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: | 4.18 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Vitara is 20 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 55 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.3 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 10 800 | |
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