2007 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 189 kg more than 2012 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Grandis | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |