2007 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2007 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 35 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 226 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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.
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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | New Beetle | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 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 | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |