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 | 10.6 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 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Nissan Qashqai 2011 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 2011 1.6 engine | |||
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 | below average | |
| Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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