Renault Captur 2012 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur engine produces 3 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Captur consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Captur is smaller. Renault Captur is 21 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Captur is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 388 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1513 litres | |
| Renault Captur has 11 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 278 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`726 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7000 | |
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