Volvo XC40 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 249 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 91 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC40 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 750 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Volvo XC40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine: No major systemic issues have been identified with this engine over the years. The most commonly reported concerns—though not widespread—include unstable idle, intake valve contamination, and complaints ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC40 and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1447 litres | |
| Volvo XC40 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 111 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 23 600 | |
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