Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 2 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, but torque is 2 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 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. Note, however, that this Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 4 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1219 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Qashqai has 32 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 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 6200 | 11 000 | |
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