Audi Q2 2016 vs Nissan Qashqai 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Audi Q2 engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Despite less power, Audi Q2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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 three 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 300'000 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 Audi Q2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.59 m | |
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Audi Q2 is smaller. Audi Q2 is 20 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q2 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1598 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Audi Q2 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 548 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q2 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Audi Q2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi Q2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi Q2, so Audi Q2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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