Nissan Qashqai 2021 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 8 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Nissan Qashqai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 Subaru XV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Qashqai is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1447 litres | 1290 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Qashqai has 51 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The Subaru XV may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 157 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.5 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Nissan Qashqai can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 19 600 | |
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