2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (158 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.

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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Nissan Qashqai
Make Audi Nissan
Model A4 Qashqai
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 15.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 218 km/hour 191 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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