Mazda 6 2002 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010

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Mazda 6
2002 - 2005
Nissan Qashqai
2010 - 2014
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 6 is available only with front wheel drive, while Nissan Qashqai can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.31.5 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 120 - 166 HP103 - 150 HP
Torque: 165 - 310 NM156 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 - 11.1 seconds9.5 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 8.94.5 - 8.2
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Nissan Qashqai. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches)201 mm (7.9 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: 4.67 m4.33 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.44 m1.61 m
Mazda 6 is 34 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 17 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1513 litres
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 6 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`878~ 1`985
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 8007000
Rating in user reviews: 6.3/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Nissan Qashqai has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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