Nissan Qashqai 2013 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 20 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, but torque is 20 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 900 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.63 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage capacity. Nissan Qashqai has 46 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. 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): | 2`030 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 10 800 | |
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