Nissan Qashqai 2021 vs Mercedes GLA 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes GLA. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 43 litres | |
| 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 Mercedes GLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1447 litres | 1430 litres | |
| Nissan Qashqai has 1 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 17 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 36 000 | |
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