2012 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Qashqai and 2012 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Nissan Qashqai and 2012 Peugeot 408 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
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 Peugeot 408 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. 2012 Peugeot 408 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Peugeot 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Qashqai | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Qashqai | 408 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
