Nissan Qashqai 2017 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 360'000 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 Audi Q3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1365 litres | |
| Nissan Qashqai has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 17 800 | |
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