Nissan Qashqai 2017 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Qashqai) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki SX4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 13 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 164 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Suzuki SX4 2016 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality. High engine timing chain lifetime. Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is larger. Nissan Qashqai is 9 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1269 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Qashqai, so Suzuki SX4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 15 600 | |
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