Nissan Qashqai Peugeot 3008 against two compact SUV in their access petrol versions, 1.2 DIG-T 116 hp and 131 hp 1.2 Puretech respectively. What interests you most?

Surely you know that Nissan has updated the leader and precursor compact SUV segment, qashqai 2017. It has renewed its image something, enriched its equipment and modified certain mechanical elements. Now the suspension is softer and address has been recalibrated stop be more accurate. Their behavior is very balanced: it is comfortable in open paths and walks with simplicity and efficiency in more winding paths. It is striking how participatory is the electronics in the dynamics of the car. Under the system "chassis Control", uses sensors stability to seat body (simularía active damping) selectively braking the wheels. Thus, it minimizes body movements when passing over ground steps, urban speed bumps or decelerate very strong. To some extent, in the qashqai you often feel assisted by electronics.

He Peugeot 3008 It came almost a year ago entering the eyes. Design distills the outside but also inside. The dashboard breaks the traditionalisms, from the driving position, defined by an instrument panel (configurable) and high oblate small steering wheel up and down induce us to seek another position on the qashqai, for example, to the surfaces of the dashboard itself, with some parts in fabric. He Finish Line GT also it enhances much the exterior and interior design … and energizes not only aesthetic, but also his behavior. From the first moment you feel quick steering and reactions, surely influenced by 225/55 tires on 18-inch rim generous. Without being tough on solid and feels very poised. It can be said that the Peugeot 3008 has a more stimulating chassis. He slows up as a specialist in the field.

NISSAN QASHQAI & PEUGEOT 3008: PERFORMANCES

The first and so far only version renewed Qashqai which has passed through our editorial staff has been the 1.2 DIG-T X-Tronic. All these acronyms refer to a fine mechanical group, formed by a "little" 4 cylinder engine 1.2 116 hp and an automatic transmission CVT. The motor rotates and pushes with great softness and its nature turbo also brings great pleasure, for easy and constant push, but adjusted to its ultimate potential, below the Peugeot 3008 131 hp 1.2 Puretech. The CVT change, which continuously transmits the engine thrust, heavily involved in this. Also influences the final performance. Therefore, it imposes pleasure and refinement, to the dictates of the stopwatch.

The motor 1.2 Puretech of 3008 It is tricilíndrico and for this reason it is not so fine and balanced rotation four cylinders of origin Renault Nissan. But apparently far from "rude", It is also nice and especially feel full of character. It has a very brisk first round and always seems to push his rival. Not surprisingly, also 1.2 Puretech It is more powerful and, by design, the manual transmission is more direct transmitting rotation to the wheels. If the maneuver from 80 to 120 km / h in 6th yields to the qashqai the advantage of automatic change Nissan, preparing overtaking reduction in the 3008 4th time to 8.06 seconds.

BENEFITS	Nissan Qashqai	Peugeot 3008
Acel. 0-100 km / h	12.53 s	9.43 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	34.4 s	31.0 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	9.34 s	13,7 s
Loudness 100 km / h	67.0 dB	66.0 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	68.8 dB	68.1 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	72.1 m	70.4 m
Weight scale	1,451 kg	1,490 kg

NISSAN QASHQAI & PEUGEOT 3008: CONSUMPTIONS

The tables are reversed here and the most powerful and fastest 3008 1.2 Puretech asks to stop before at the pump. While differences with Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T X-tronic They are minimal, just a few tenths. CVTs change something also influences consumption. Our average verified in the Peugeot was 7.3 l / 100 km for the Qashqai 7.1. Perhaps more news on both models if we can find very reasonable consumption in road cruisers maintained and within the law in most demanding situations these little ones engines "downsizing" are less balanced than Diesel, these more constant under all driving.

CONSUMPTION	Nissan Qashqai	Peugeot 3008
Consumption city	7.9 l / 100 km	8.0 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	6.6 l / 100 km	6,8 l / 100 km
average consumption	7.1 l / 100 km	7.3 l / 100 km

NISSAN QASHQAI & PEUGEOT 3008: SPACE

Turn to assess the livability and boot, a section to consider considering that compact SUVs are now a clear choice first family car. And new advantage for 3008, which nevertheless dwarfs qashqai. outwardly the Nissan is shorter, low and narrow and therefore it offers also smaller interior dimensions. except Ateca Seat, which has virtually copied measures qashqai, the other models are enlarging the compact segment, surpassing many of them even the barrier of 4.5 meters long.

However, the extra centimeters offers Peugeot 3008 in dimension leg rear passenger they can be interesting their sizes are usually high rise there. Also the highest level rear width better accommodate a third passenger. In any case, thinking there children victor nor vanquished us. He 3008 also it benefits from a trunk slightly higher.

SPACE	Nissan Qashqai	Peugeot 3008
front width	144 cm	145 cm
rear width	138 cm	142 cm
front height	89-94 cm	87-95 cm
rear height	92 cm	92 cm
Legroom	74 cm	76 cm
Trunk	455 liters	500 liters

NISSAN QASHQAI & PEUGEOT 3008: PRICE

And we come to the section that say, most conditions the purchase of a car: the price. Nissan It offers a higher price range with a lower basic rate finish than his rival (€ 21,850 € 23,700 against), to a higher stop (€ 31,800 against € 28,100). In any case, level of equipment is very modern in both models. None is virtually nothing that has, either standard or optional, standard in the segment in terms of security, multimedia, etc. Yes, none has all-wheel drive. The Peugeot may also have automatic transmission (1,800 euros). The Nissan X-tronic is priced at 1,700 euros.

DISCOUNTED RATES (AUGUST 2017)

Nissan Qashqai (between 21,850 and 31,800 euros)

Peugeot 3008 (between 23,700 and 28,100 euros)

Ultimately, the Nissan qashqai It is a safe bet image simply concocted and recognized in the segment. perhaps this mechanical version 1.2 DIG-T X tronic is not as competitive as other options range. He Peugeot 3008 has entered so strongly in the segment, which is already the clear commercial threat of Qashqai. It imposes a lot of freshness with its design and this version 1.2 Puretech It is also generally very balanced.

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