2012 Audi Q5 vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 4 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2012 Audi Q5 | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | Q5 | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |