2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Ford S-Max. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford S-Max weights approximately 223 kg more than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | S-Max | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |