2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX and 2008 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 157 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TSX | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TSX | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |