Opel Mokka 2012 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Opel Mokka engine produces 23 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 65 litres | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 158 mm (6.2 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 two 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Opel Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Mokka might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Mokka 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.59 m | |
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Opel Mokka is smaller, but higher. Opel Mokka is 10 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Mokka is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Opel Mokka has 74 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 213 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Qashqai is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 10 000 | |
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