2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano 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, 2006 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
