Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 125 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 33 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford EcoSport consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford EcoSport consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | 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. Ford EcoSport might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan Qashqai 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine: No major systemic issues have been identified with this engine over the years. The most commonly reported concerns—though not widespread—include unstable idle, intake valve contamination, and complaints ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
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Ford EcoSport is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford EcoSport is 33 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 1447 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Ford EcoSport has 80 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 209 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Ford EcoSport can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 25 600 | |
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