Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Ford Kuga 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 60 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena | 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. | |||
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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 1 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`960 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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