Skoda Karoq 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Skoda Karoq engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Despite less power, Skoda Karoq reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 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 | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | 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. Skoda Karoq might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2018 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 2018 1.3 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 | 1598 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 32 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`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 14 200 | |
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