Skoda Superb 2006 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 13 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, 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. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Superb 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.59 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 42 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1585 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 32 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 10 000 | |
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