Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 Suzuki SX4 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 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 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 3 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
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