2009 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight. 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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Insight | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |