Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 23 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Suzuki Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | 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 Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Vitara is 20 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 55 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.3 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 10 000 | |
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