Nissan Qashqai 2021 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 48 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1447 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage space. Nissan Qashqai has 36 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar, which means Nissan Qashqai can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`943 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Qashqai scores higher in safety tests, but Renault Kadjar is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 11 000 | |
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