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. Both 2006 Toyota Corolla and 2007 Nissan Qashqai are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 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 32 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla 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:
2006 Toyota Corolla | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Corolla | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 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 | 1550 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |