Nissan Qashqai 2007 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 37 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Avensis Verso | |
| 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 2007 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. Toyota RAV4 2006 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota RAV4 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1470 litres | |
| Nissan Qashqai has 176 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Nissan Qashqai can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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