Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is larger. Mitsubishi Outlander is 34 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 1513 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 364 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7000 | |
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