Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 33 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Toyota RAV4 has 4x4: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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 four 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.40 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.61 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger. Toyota RAV4 is 8 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 586 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1520 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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