Nissan Serena 2010 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 64 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Serena might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q5 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. | |||
| Audi Q5 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi Q5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.65 m | |
| Nissan Serena is 14 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Serena has 19 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Nissan Serena uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9200 | |
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