Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 45 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Tiguan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 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`120 | 1`880 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 10 800 | |
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