Peugeot 301 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2021
| Body: | Sedan | 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 301 engine produces 43 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Despite less power, Peugeot 301 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 301 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 301 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 408 | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 301 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.63 m | |
| Peugeot 301 is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 301 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1447 litres | |
| Peugeot 301 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`524 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 400 | |
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