Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 199 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi Outlander version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`070 | 1`960 | |
| 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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