The Qashqai and Renault Kadjar share many components, but the design and tuning are different. We discover what interests you most.

He Nissan Qashqai Y Renault Kadjar share up 60 percent of the parts not seen and 5 percent which themselves are in view. Let’s see how much of the same and different are the Nissan Qashqai Y renault kadjar with the same engine Diesel 1.6 dCi from 130 hp Y 4×4 traction.

He Nissan Qashqai and the renault kadjar They use the same modular platform CMF with the same wheelbase but with very different bodies, with 7cm in length, 3 cm width and 1 cm in height for renault kadjar, While the Nissan Qashqai is one more track width on the front and 2 on the rear cm. These differences which affect more is in the trunk 20 liters more Storage in Renault Kadjar.

If he design of the renault kadjar and Nissan Qashqai It varies completely out, so it is in their living quarters. Each with its own style and design, but with a lot of things in common. What is most striking is the difference in the visual quality of the materials used. With plastic from better appearance Y more pleasant Touch in the case of Nissan Qashqai. Lacquered piano type and more fluffy extension areas are crucial, but also their hard plastics are more pleasing and more precise adjustments.

The position from driving at Nissan Qashqai and the renault kadjar It is almost calcada. Easy to find good posture, although some sizes will miss the greatest ride regulation in depth of the steering wheel. apparently seating of the renault kadjar better pick up the body, but is soft and fluffy warm upholstery. those of Nissan Qashqai, firmer in long commutes seek comfort. also agree holes to leave objects in the front and rear doors -pequeños- under the front armrest -very large, with USB, Aux and 12V- shots and after him. Only vary the center console, with two cup holders plus two additional in the Nissan Qashqai and one, but larger in Renault Kadjar.

Renault and Nissan Qashqai Kadjar: modernity or functionality

The instrumentation marks another turning point. We like the classic Nissan Qashqai, from elegant design, that digital of the renault kadjar, configurable with five colors (Green, red, blue, purple or brown) around the counter. The only advantage I see is that at the top right of the central module can choose to view small CV meters or Nm used or the amount of torque sent to each axis if we selected the four-wheel drive.

The screen of the center console to handle various infotainment systems It is in both cases from 7 “, but each brand uses its system. Again the Nissan Connect 2.0 at qashqai It looks better, with 10 buttons for quick access to various menus -Less distraction compared to 3 for volume, main menu and support systems conduction R-Link 2 of the Renault kadjar. A device that still does not convince us entirely for ease of use and response time when selecting a function, but is graphically worked better than Nissan Qashqai.

He backspace is almost modeled, but the Nissan Qashqai parce somewhat smaller because of its lower height, which fails to be insufficient, but without the panoramic roof earn some extra cm and because the knees are at a slightly higher level. In both the threshold from access is narrow. Their porterage share configuration, with a moving floor into two sections positionable at two heights and allowing compartmentalize if we do not want small lumps to move both. In the lowest, at the bottom, a transverse beam are difficult to charge while in the second, by folding down the rear seats in which renault kadjar can also be folded with comfortable maletero- controls from a loading surface is created substantially flat. To cover the load Nissan Qashqai It has a rigid tray while France has a sunblind that provides greater versatility. Both have 4 rings on the floor for fixing objects, 2 hooks for hanging small bags in -too renault kadjar– and only in the Nissan Qashqai, on the sides two elastic bands triangles, tools … Under his floor we find the reparapinchazos kit, in the French for 104 euros it may be replaced by an emergency spare wheel.

Renault and Nissan Qashqai Kadjar: driving aids

They offered at the two highest finishes of each range serial systems driving aid as alert involuntary change lanes, he automatic light, signal reading and frontal collision. In option, or higher, notice vehicles in dead angle, he fatigue detector, the motion to reverse and maneuver parking attendant. A comprehensive offer.

Kadjar Renault 1.6 dCi 130 and dCi Nissan Qashqai 1.6 130, same engine

After pressing the start button 1.6 dCi 130 hp comes alive with a shake anything else remarkable at Nissan Qashqai. But after that it feels less noisy -1.3 dBA as dictated by our sonómetro- at the same time it transmits less vibration. And it is this Diesel it feels more refined in the Nissan Qashqai in the early stages, as if he were better insulated, although this rubs off highway being aerodynamically isolated worse.

Naturally, with 8 kg difference in your weight in favor of renault kadjar and some almost traced developments change relatively short to make good use of the qualities of the engine and, above all, to take advantage of its low power at low revs, its performance is very similar. Less in consumption, where he renault kadjar it has been clearly shown more efficient, with 0.4 l / 100 km less. While both they stand out for their frugality. Smugly speed, something better Nissan Qashqai in the first few meters, although the renault kadjar recovers faster. However, always little differences driving feel. If we notice that, at least in these units, in the Kadjar stretches slightly, while the Nissan Qashqai it just before. He change It works with quickly and accurately enough, with a slightly metallic touch in Japanese, which with effective Dunlop Sport Maxx and larger wheels section -the benefits have been carried out with the optional 19 “- much better brakes, positioning itself as the reference in its category in this pulled apart.

Dynamically they stand out for their ride comfort, with a quality upper running in Qashqai. They are very comfortable, with ample cushioning and paths not particularly agile, although neither can qualify them clumsy. Easy to drive, the limit is progressive attitude, with predictable reactions, although the Nissan Qashqai in these situations is somewhat more effective thanks to “Chassis Control” which mitigates the vertical pitch body by a slight pinch of brakes and understeer, although the Renault Kadjar It shows a tad more agile. These versions of AWD replace the rear suspension of torsional axis by a multilink drawing more accurately traced. Dynamically, dry, no marked differences compared with front-wheel drive, on the other hand, saving 2,500 euros at Nissan Qashqai Y 2,200 euros at renault kadjar, in addition to diesel consume between four two tenths lower.

So, opt for either You can respond perfectly our stylistic tastes, because practically they left on tables in all sections. Yes, it is true that Nissan Qashqai, with these facilities, requires an initial outlay 1.800 euros more. But with front parking sensors, browser and wheels 18 “this advantage is neutralized. He renault kadjar adds roof bars, but the Nissan Qashqai It has the exclusive “Chassis Control ‘… Anyway they are differences of nuance. lower consumption for him renault kadjar or greater refinement and better finishes for him Nissan Qashqai suppose in the end the most notable differences.

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