2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 434 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Corolla | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Corolla | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |