Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 3 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
|
The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.6 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 240 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 | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 m | |
|
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, if possible |
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: | 2`200 kg | 1`885 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`556 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 644 kg | 570 kg | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Nissan Qashqai. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 8000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Tiguan has
|
Nissan Qashqai has
| |