Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 82 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 Cross Country could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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. Note, however, that this Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.59 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 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 342 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1585 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 85 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): | 2`055 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 000 | |
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