Nissan Qashqai 2008 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 115 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 26 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 400'000 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: | 19 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 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.73 m | |
| Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| 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): | 2`072 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 5400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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