Nissan Qashqai 2011 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Kuga, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 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) | |
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`100 | 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 (€): | 7600 | 7200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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