Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Suzuki SX4 2013
| 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 | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 610 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Suzuki SX4 2013 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality. High engine timing chain lifetime. Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 3 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1269 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Qashqai has 20 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. 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 244 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8000 | |
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