Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 21 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.68 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| 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`830 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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