Nissan Qashqai 2007 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 23 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite less power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 770 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 15 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1951 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Qashqai has 12 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.4 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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`930 | 2`070 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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