2012 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2012 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Qashqai and 2012 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 301 kg more than 2012 Opel Agila. 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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Qashqai | 2012 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Qashqai | Agila |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 41 L |
