2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 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 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1. 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C1 2009 Nissan Qashqai
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C1 Qashqai
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 93 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 15.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 157 km/hour 191 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 65 L


 

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