Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 9 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Despite less power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Tucson 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.73 m | |
| Nissan Qashqai is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Qashqai has 234 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Nissan Qashqai uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Tucson, so Nissan Qashqai quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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