Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 vs Nissan Qashqai 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 129 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 21 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan Qashqai 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2007 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 26 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 3 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1513 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 226 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
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