Nissan Qashqai 2008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
| Nissan Qashqai is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`356 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7200 | |
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