2010 Nissan Micra vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Micra and 2010 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Micra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
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, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
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2010 Nissan Micra | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Micra | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |