2010 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2010 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Qashqai and 2010 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 670 kg more than 2010 Kia Picanto. 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, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Picanto. 2010 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Nissan Qashqai | 2010 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Qashqai | Picanto |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |