Nissan Qashqai 2017 vs BMW X1 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Qashqai) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X1) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 235 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 BMW X1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | Used also on BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X1 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X1 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Nissan Qashqai has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 16 600 | |
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