2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 194 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | HR-V | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |