Nissan Qashqai 2013 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 2 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, but torque is 36 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Despite less power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi ASX 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Mitsubishi ASX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 8 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1219 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Qashqai has 12 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. This could mean that the Nissan Qashqai uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 366 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 000 | |
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