2010 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 148 kg more than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. 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, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Nissan Qashqai 2011 Nissan Qashqai
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Qashqai Qashqai
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Crossover Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 112 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 161 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.6 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 175 km/hour 191 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1372 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L