Clash of the Qashqai (and the Honda HR-V) at Go Nissan South
For the past few years the subcompact SUV market has been heating up—and it’s no wonder why. With their combination of fuel efficiency, affordability, and all-weather capabilities they’re the perfect urban vehicles for life in Edmonton! But a new contender has appeared in the past few months and rapidly risen to the top: the Nissan Qashqai. Can it compete against the current subcompact SUV champion, the Honda HR-V? Your Nissan dealer in South Edmonton is here to help you find the answer!
An Upper-hand on Performance
| 2019 Nissan Qashqai SL AWD(starting at $31,198) |
2019 Honda HR-V Touring AWD(starting at $31,800) |
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| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC |
| Horsepower (hp) | 141 @ 6,000 RPM | 141 @ 6,500RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 147 @ 4,400 RPM | 127 @ 4,300RPM |
| Fuel economy – city/hwy/combined (L/100km) | 9.1/7.6/8.4 | 9.1/7.7/8.5 |
| Fuel tank (L) | 55 | 50 |
Both the Qashqai and the HR-V offer very comparable performance specs. Each vehicle has a 4-cylinder engine and 141 horsepower, with similar engine sizes and fuel consumption rates. However, the Qashqai still manages to take the upper hand on all these fronts, while also offering more torque and a larger fuel tank.
A Safe & Technology-drive Ride
| 2019 Nissan Qashqai SL AWD |
2019 Honda HR-V Touring AWD |
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| 1st row LCD monitor | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision | Intelligent Emergency Braking mitigation | Mitigation |
| Blind spot sensor | Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning | None |
| Distance pacing cruise control | Intelligent Cruise Control with traffic stop-go | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Parking sensors | Rear | None |
Much like the two SUV’s performance specs, their technology and safety features are also very similar. For example, both the HR-V and the Qashqai have forward collision and automatic cruise control systems, but the latter SUV still offers more safety technology. The Qashqai provides additional peace of mind with both a blind spot warning and parking sensor system to help mitigate potential collisions.
In the end, the Honda HR-V puts up a good effort but it just can’t beat the all-new Nissan Qashqai! The Nissan’s combination of superior power, features, and room make it the ultimate subcompact SUV currently on offer. Best of all, for just $19,998, you can get all this for less than the competition!