Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 970 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki SX4 is 8 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 10 000 | |
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