2011 Renault Duster vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 320 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster. 2008 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Renault Duster | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Duster | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |