Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Hyundai Tucson 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 61 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai Tucson engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | |
| 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.66 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 728 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Nissan Qashqai has 318 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 67 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| 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 | 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 (€): | 7000 | 5400 | |
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