| Add vehicles | 2017 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SE FWD | 2018 Nissan Qashqai SV AWD |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$31,498 | CA$26,798 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$592/month | CA$504/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 288 hp @ 6,500 rpm (215 kW) | 141 hp @ 6,000 rpm (105 kW) |
| Torque | 254 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (344 N·m) | 147 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (199 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | N/A |
| Drivetrain | FWD | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | N/A | Kyushu, JP |
| Generation | N/A | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 648 km | 662 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 260 g/km | 196 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | not available |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55HR18 | P215/60HR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/55HR18 | P215/60HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 5,154 mm (203″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,935 mm (76″) | 1,836 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,542 mm (61″) | 1,608 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm (113″) | 2,647 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,659 mm (65″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,664 mm (66″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) | 1,533 kg (3,380 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 569 l | between 564 l and 1,509 l |
| Fuel tank | 72 l (16 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 10.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | 182 km/h (113 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 71% | 79% |
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