Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | 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 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: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is larger. Volkswagen Tiguan is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has 40 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 10 000 | |
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