Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 38 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 810 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. | |||
| 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. | |||
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, 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`040 kg | 1`885 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`416 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 624 kg | 570 kg | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 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 | |
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