Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs Nissan Qashqai 2019
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country and Nissan Qashqai have the same engine power, but Volvo V40 Cross Country torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai 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: | 4.37 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is smaller. Volvo V40 Cross Country is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 342 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1598 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Volvo V40 Cross Country has 88 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 000 | |
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