Toyota RAV4 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 179 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 35 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.3 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 Toyota RAV4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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: | 4.57 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger. Toyota RAV4 is 19 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 147 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`087 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 10 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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