Nissan Qashqai 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2005
| 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 | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 43 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 16 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 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| 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 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
| Nissan Qashqai is 16 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 387 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 387 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Nissan Qashqai can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`072 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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