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 | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Skoda Karoq. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | |
| 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 23 800 | |
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