Nissan Qashqai 2017 vs Renault Kadjar 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 14 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Qashqai 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 2017 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2017 1.6 engine Renault Kadjar 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.61 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 10 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Nissan Qashqai has 42 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`994 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 18 000 | |
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