Nissan Qashqai 2017 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 8.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Skoda Karoq. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Karoq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 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) | 176 mm (6.9 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 Skoda Karoq engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Karoq might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Karoq 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. | |||
| Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Karoq, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Qashqai has 91 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. This could mean that the Nissan Qashqai uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Karoq (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`929 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 18 800 | |
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