Renault Kadjar 2018 vs Nissan Qashqai 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 159 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Renault Kadjar engine produces 1 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Renault Kadjar engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Kadjar is larger. Renault Kadjar is 10 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kadjar is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1598 litres | |
| Renault Kadjar has 42 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 16 000 | |
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