Nissan Qashqai 2021 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Qashqai) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X1) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW X1, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.2 | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2021 1.3 engine: No major systemic issues have been identified with this engine over the years. The most commonly reported concerns—though not widespread—include unstable idle, intake valve contamination, and complaints ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1447 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Nissan Qashqai has 69 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 103 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 29 400 | |
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