2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 16 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | V50 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
