Nissan Qashqai 2010 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford Kuga, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is smaller. Nissan Qashqai is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1513 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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