Skoda Karoq 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Karoq engine produces 35 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Skoda Karoq reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Karoq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Karoq consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Skoda Karoq over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Karoq consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 Skoda Karoq engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Karoq might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Karoq 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. | |||
| Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Karoq is 1 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Karoq is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Karoq has 91 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai 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 Skoda Karoq (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Karoq is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`929 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 14 600 | |
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