2009 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Qashqai and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Qashqai | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Qashqai | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
