Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 41 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.5 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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 2010: It has proactive automatic all-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 using a button on the console. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 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 five 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 17 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 Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| 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 Toyota RAV4 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 2010 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: | 4.33 m | 4.37 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 3 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 388 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Nissan Qashqai has 198 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 9400 | |
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