2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 3 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Croma | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Croma | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |