Nissan Qashqai 2008 vs Opel Antara 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Antara, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Opel Antara. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 530'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Antara engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2008 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: | 4.32 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 26 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1420 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 1.4 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`072 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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