Mazda 6 2002 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Body: | Sedan | 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 | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 30 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MPV | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan Qashqai 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 34 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1513 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 385 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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