2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 298 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (310 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Qashqai | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Qashqai | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
