2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (161 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 476 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |