Skoda Karoq 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Karoq) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Qashqai) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Karoq engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, but torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Skoda Karoq reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Karoq consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Karoq could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Karoq consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 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 16 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Nissan Qashqai 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Nissan Qashqai 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`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 14 600 | |
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