Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is larger. Volkswagen Tiguan is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has 40 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 10 800 | |
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