Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008

 
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Nissan Qashqai
2008 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP150 HP
Torque: 310 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds10 seconds
Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota RAV4 engine produces 14 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.6
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway1180 km on highway
780 km with real consumption910 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: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Toyota RAV4 has 4x4: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console.

Ground clearance: 180 mm (7.1 inches)200 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. Note, however, that this Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you.

Engines

Engine production duration: 13 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota VersoInstalled 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.
Toyota RAV4 2006 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ...  More about Toyota RAV4 2006 2.2 engine 

Nissan Qashqai 2008 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: 4.40 m4.32 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.68 m1.61 m
Toyota RAV4 is larger.
Toyota RAV4 is 8 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 7 cm higher.
Seats: 5 seats7 seats
Trunk capacity: 586 litres410 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: no data410 litres
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 586 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1470 litres1520 litres
The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1902`320
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

low
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 40004200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota RAV4 has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Nissan Qashqai has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
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