Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 2 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2013 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Nissan Qashqai 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki SX4 is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1513 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki SX4 has 20 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 Nissan Qashqai (by 244 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 7000 | |
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