Which is better: Mazda SH5 or Nissan Qashqai? In the city and on the highway

So, August is already in full swing.

The 4th summer (calendar) of operation of this Kashkai, bought new in 2011, is coming to an end.

Since this is a weekend car and tour trips, on the upcoming vacation in Sochi I will fly by plane, and until September 1 I will hardly go far in it, then we can definitely sum up some results.

Strengths:

Weak sides:

Review of Nissan Qashqai 2.0 (Nissan Qashqai) 2010 Part 2

So 5 years have passed. Mileage 45000 km. I did not go to TO-4, I changed the oil in the engine, oil and air filters... Doesn't eat oil.

What has been done: change the front wipers. Replacing burned out front dipped beam lamps at 32,000 km. At one time, there was some kind of metallic clicking sound in the area of the engine when the selector was switched to the "drive" mode. The official service did not say anything intelligible about this, the Internet is also silent. Scored. There was a crunching sound in the grenades when turning the steering wheel. Scored on him. It passed by itself. In winter, there was a creak when turning the steering wheel. The Internet writes that this is some kind of rubber band on the steering shaft. At positive temperatures, the creak disappears. Scored. One mudguard flew off under the bottom (like the wings), the other just took off for symmetry :) Several times the fasteners that hold the foil protection between exhaust pipe and the bottom. The battery has died, replaced with a new one. Moreover, his death at first raised doubts. Happened at the most inopportune moment.

When arriving from Astrakhan to St. Petersburg, somewhere near Tver, on the highway, at night, from Saturday to Sunday, the car did not start. Everything works, turn signals, lighting, but the car won't start. The starter will crack and that's it. Frankly, I experienced unpleasant sensations. Rather reflexively than instinctively, he dropped the terminals from the battery and went to bed. After 3 hours I tried to start it again. And, lo and behold, the car reluctantly, but started up! Until Peter turned off the engine. Ironically, this happened literally a couple of kilometers from the Tverskoy Nissan salon. Upon arrival, I took the battery from another car. Thus, it became clear that it was in him.

Strengths:

Reliability

Build quality and finish

Weak sides:

Gasoline consumption 12-13 liters in the city.

Review of Nissan Qashqai 2.0 (Nissan Qashqai) 2011 Part 8

So, two days later, the 4th winter (calendar) operation of this Kashkai, bought new in 2011, ends.

Since this is my weekend car, and now it is parked in the parking lot, and until March 1 I will hardly go anywhere in it, then we can definitely sum up some results.

During all this time, there were no breakdowns on the car. Well, do not consider the replacement of consumables for MOT as breakdowns, and one burned-out light bulb in the headlight (bought and replaced it myself). There are no crickets, extraneous noises and rumblings. The machine does not eat oil at all, no liquids flow out of anywhere. Gasoline consumption for 45 thousand km the average for checks (Moscow + region + few routes) - 10.7 liters. Service - from the officials, according to the full program recommended by them (usually they offer to do something else besides the regulations).

Strengths:

The car is unpretentious for Russian roads, services, gasoline, etc., with a wide service network, without problems with consumables (except for the front wipers) and spare parts (ugh 3 times).

Not particularly hijacked (CASCO is inexpensive).

Large gas tank (65 liters).

Does not splash with mud (neither the muzzle, nor the sides, nor the rear, nor the roof), no aerodynamic noise up to 150 km / h.

A good range of adjustments on the front seats (everyone who has no back problems can find a comfortable fit).

Excellent visibility in mirrors and glass without blind spots. Glasses do not sweat.

Excellent geometry for driving on city pits and curbs (this is his element).

The brain does not soar either on long journeys (you can sleep inside), or in daily urban use.

I like the work of the variator in urban plug conditions (while it works for me, ugh 3 times).

In its warranty resource (3 years or 100 thousand km) - most likely it will not cause any trouble.

Weak sides:

In severe frost and snowfall, the brushes of regular wipers freeze (it would not hurt to heat them or at least select non-freezing ones, but too lazy to fool around).

There is not enough steering wheel heating (you have to sit down in winter and ride with gloves for the first time).

The reliability of the variator (and the cost of repairing or replacing it) is still in question. Some (very rarely) are unlucky (twitches or breaks altogether). Replacing with a new one is expensive, but repair and maintenance is no more expensive than an automatic transmission.

A small trunk (your set of tires barely fits) and not a spacious rear row. For those who like to carry a lot - not the best way.

The dynamics of the car is not for those who like to "burn out", but for driving by the rules - more than.

There are too many such cars on the streets, not only in Russia, but all over the world (in Europe - for sure).

At the standard (purchased from the officials) roof rack (two crossbars) on the sinks with a stream of water from the Karcher, the film on the support brackets can be torn off. If you hammer on this (there will be bare iron instead of black film), then this is the best option for the trunk (I have tried several different ones).

Two diesels, two crossovers, two new items. Who's better? Our source compared the objective key characteristics of two popular Japanese models... Scrupulously and with a calculator. And also - vivid sensations from driving, comfort, appearance and other car delights. Subjective, but honest.

According to our source, in the popularity rating Nissan qashqai and Mazda CX-5 stand side by side. They are in the top ten in their sales class. But this is in the overall standings, which, among other things, includes the recently appeared new diesel Nissan Qashqai and the diesel Mazda CX-5, which has been on sale since the spring of this year. Both of these models belong to the C SUV Volume class - the mid-price category of mid-range crossovers. Therefore, we will compare them to the fullest extent - middle class must know what he is paying for.

Our source tested diesel Nissan Qachqai New and diesel Mazda CX-5. Nissan Qashqai with a 1.6-liter engine producing 130 hp. and stepless CVT variator v full minced meat for 446 thousand UAH But! It was July 18th. Today - August 15th, this model costs 488,160 UAH. Therefore, we write: the equivalent of $ 37,000.

The test Mazda CX-5 was equipped with a 2.2-liter 175 hp engine. and a 6-speed automatic gearbox in full minced meat for UAH 492,700. But! It was August 1st. Today is August 15th, this model already costs UAH 513,500. Therefore, we write: the equivalent of $ 41,000.

Total: regardless of the course, the difference is $ 4 thousand.

Outside and inside
We will not argue about the appearance. It's a matter of taste if you have one. We can only say that the design of the Qashqai is newer than that of the Mazda CX-5, which appeared in 2012, and therefore Nissan attracts more attention, looks fresher. But this phenomenon is temporary and after half a year, the novelty of Qashqai will naturally disappear. And there, you see, the CX-5 will be updated. The facelift version has already been shown in spy photos. Therefore, it is worth comparing objective indicators. For example, crossover sizes inside and out.

The difference in price does not imply that the Mazda CX-5 has to be bigger, because it is more expensive. But it is so: the CX-5 has a length of 4555 mm, and the Qashqai has a length of 4377 mm. The Mazda is also slightly larger in width. But the main thing is that the Mazda CX-5 has a slightly larger wheelbase: 2700 mm versus 2646 mm for the Qashqai. These 5 cm are not superfluous at all. First, they compensate for the larger volume that four-wheel drive Mazda (diesel Qashqai - front-wheel drive). Secondly, the trunk volume of the CX-5 is 443 liters, while the Qashqai has 400 liters. But the main thing is that the CX-5 has more space in the cabin. Although the Qashqai salon cannot be called cramped, the CX-5 has more space.

The interior design is also more modern for the Nissan Qashqai. And many passengers liked it better. I must say that the exterior and interior design of the new Qashqai is one of the best, if not the best in its class. But, in full "stuffing" in the diesel Mazda CX-5, the design of a boring and somewhat old-fashioned interior is brilliantly enlivened by the red stitching on the leather seats.

If we compare the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Qashqai in terms of the level of equipment and all sorts of fashionable and not very bells and whistles, then the light of the Mazda CX-5 in the test complete set Premium - excellent - bi-xenon. There is a parking sensor with a video camera that work correctly and accurately, without raising an alarm a “kilometer” before an obstacle. Navigation knows everything. In any case, in Kiev we did not find any “blank spots” on the map. And she prompts the turns in time. The Bose audio system was not at all superfluous in the complete "stuffing" of the test CX-5.

Many people like the panoramic glass roof on the Nissan Qashqai, which was included in the test package. In addition, the Nissan Qashqai received a 360-degree view system, similar to the Infinit FX. Is in new nissan Qashqai and blind spot control system. When someone catches up to you on the right or left, lamps come on in the cabin at the level of the exterior mirrors. The optics of the Nissan Qashqai are also premium: both front and rear LEDs, and in the top versions - xenon. What I liked especially in the summer was the cold air cooling of the driver's and passenger's cup holders that was turned on, if necessary.

By and large, most of the equipment you've just read about is what passengers most often pay attention to. The driver has other joys.

Comfort
The fact that there is a diesel under the hood of Mazda is understandable only to the driver who knows about it and feels excellent traction and throttle response. The torque of the CX-5 motor of 420 Nm is something.

Neither vibration nor the characteristic diesel sound can be heard in the cabin. The engine compartment is perfectly insulated. Such insulation would still be for the underbody and wheel arches. But this is a feature of all Mazda, which you get used to very quickly and stop noticing. Moreover, in the new lineup Mazda, they've done some serious work on creating the quietness in the cabin.

Do not affect the ride comfort and misunderstandings on our roads. The suspension of the Mazda CX-5 is excellent. On the track, she confidently holds and drives the car at a good speed (much higher than the highest allowed on our roads). Although, objectively, after 130 km / h the gas pedal CX-5 loses its former responsiveness.

On the pits and "police" the suspension resiliently with the sound of reliability is triggered without discomfort even for rear passengers. Off-road (relative) Mazda CX-5 behaves like a well-trained urban tourist. Ground clearance 210 mm, four-wheel drive, powerful diesel torque. You won't get stuck.

In the Nissan Qashqai, the diesel runs relatively quietly. Although, there are lounges and quieter, where it is not clear whether the engine is on or not. With Qashqai, it's understandable. During normal driving, you get used to this quiet rumble and do not notice. When overtaking, when the revolutions exceed 2500 per minute, the sound of the engine is already heard well. But not so much that you have to shout over him. That is, the soundproofing of the cabin is normal.

But the suspension could be more powerful. She is clearly urban. Qashqai rolls in corners and "gags" in our pits. Absolutely not critical - almost the same as the previous generation of this crossover. Since such features did not prevent him from being popular, it means, basically, these are nit-picking of those who often change different cars and has the ability to compare. Nissan Qashqai speaks about the city registration ground clearance at 185 mm. Although there are enough of them in the city.

Driving joy
In a nutshell: you drive a Nissan Qashqai, and a Mazda CX-5 you light it up. Nissan is more suited for a calm, relaxed ride. Mazda is for a groovy drive, although it is relaxed to drive a quarter of the gas pedal, no one forbids it either.

In the city hustle and bustle Mazda CX-5 - very decent, understandable and sharp steering, even in spite of the large 19-inch wheels. The steering speed of the diesel CX-5 is 2 and ½, so the crossover is easy to obey the steering wheel. The sharpness of the control allows you to maneuver quite extreme in narrow places, but thanks to good visibility from the driver's seat, such maneuvers are tightly held without heart sinking. In the corners, the crossover gives, of course, a roll - the ground clearance of 210 mm is not going anywhere. But the roll is confident, not terrible even for the mother-in-law. Without a hint that the Mazda CX-5 is about to tip over or start sliding off the road. The diesel engine is heavier than the gasoline engine, and the diesel CX-5 weighs almost 200 kg more. But this does not impair the crossover's handling. On the contrary, it seems that the car is more confident on the road.

And the acceleration dynamics of 9.4 s to a hundred can not be called weak. Mazda CX-5 rides fervently. Overtaking is not a problem, especially in the manual gearshift mode, which is available on the 6-speed automatic. He, by the way, does not "dull" - switch from gear to gear on time and does not force the driver to adapt himself - to make a reserve of time for the acceleration to start with some delay. At the same time, I would like to note the correct operation of the i-stop system, which turns off the engine at traffic lights and saves fuel.

In terms of driving dynamics, the Nissan Qashqai is neither a leader nor an outsider. It is slower than Mazda, but 11.1s to 100s is a normal result. In sports mode, the car rides, of course, livelier. More precisely - sharper, which creates the illusion of additional dynamics. But hardly faster. The variator responds faster. But in the "eco" mode it sometimes seems that the spring in the gas pedal has broken. So limp and almost without resisting, she falls through the first third. The controllability is clear and not bad. 3 and ¼ turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock is not a sports indicator, but quite acceptable for the average motorist. The power of the Nissan Qashqai engine is enough, the dynamics are normal, the variator works practically without delays, there is sport mode and the ability to manually shift gears.

Who's better?
So what do we have for the $ 4,000 difference? The CX-5 has four-wheel drive, more spacious salon, more powerful motor, better dynamics and off-road qualities... All of the above is definitely worth such a price difference.

Both diesel engines proved to be quite economical in urban conditions. Not the same, of course, as in those characteristics of the manufacturer, but still. In Mazda СХ-5 Average diesel consumption is 7.6 l / 100 km. Nissan Qashqai has 7.5 l / 100 km.

The Nissan Qashqai is a balanced average car that should and should please the average buyer. Mazda CX-5 - more sub-drive. Moreover, for additional drive and four-wheel drive, you do not have to pay with higher fuel consumption.

The answer to the seemingly specific question "who is better?" leads many into the jungle of virtual thinking. And even philosophizing. Why? Because the Mazda CX-5 could be better from a driver's point of view. Passengers will like Nissan Qashqai more. Objectively, the Mazda CX-5 has a more powerful engine, better dynamics, four-wheel drive. And diesel consumption is practically the same as that of Qashqai. But subjectively (and this is how a car is most often chosen - I want it all), it is difficult to say who a potential buyer will choose. More precisely, he will prefer it. Perhaps detailed tests of each model, which were published by our source, will help with this.

We would like to thank the Auto-International and Nissan Motor Ukraine companies for their help in organizing the test.

“They usually get cars from here by helicopter,” either joked or sympathized with the local “jeep” who “tore off more than one towing eyelet here”. Meanwhile, Nissan Qashqai lagged behind Mazda by several tens of meters: the crossover could not overcome the track overgrown with slippery grass. The all-wheel drive system works almost without errors, shifting the moment to the right wheel, and it seems that the Qashqai is about to go ashore, but the suspension arms are retracted into the ground.

Nissan ground clearance Russian assembly in comparison with the English version, it was increased by exactly one centimeter - this was achieved due to stiffer springs and shock absorbers. As a result, the Qashqai's ground clearance turned out to be very decent for its class - 200 millimeters. So you can't complain about the geometric cross-country ability of the Japanese crossover - if Nissan frankly doesn't export it somewhere, then this is definitely not a problem with low bumpers.

Mazda CX-5 risked to remain in the swampy slurry forever - the body slowly sank deeper and deeper, which even had to turn off the engine. Land Cruiser prado seemed like a sure savior, but the problems began with the crossover towing eyelet getting bogged down in the mud. After the "Mazda" somehow managed to hook on the dynamic line, the problems began already with Prado.

On very viscous surfaces, even prepared for difficulties Land cruiser Prado turned out to be helpless - it simply does not have a “cowshed” regime. The Japanese SUV is equipped with a highly intelligent Multi-terrain Select system that fine-tunes engine, transmission and suspension modes to suit current road conditions. For most road conditions these packages are enough, where the electronics itself decides what kind of slippage to allow, whether individual wheels need to be braked and what traction limit must be ensured in order to overcome a steep climb. In addition, the Land Cruiser Prado has "classic" locks for interaxle and rear interwheel differentials. You can, of course, also turn on the lowering row and raise the stern thanks to the rear air struts.

Prado, unlike its competitors, did not fall into the abyss - at some point it simply hung in place, burying itself even deeper. What was under the wheels of the SUV, and it is difficult to call the earth. However, when the Land Cruiser cannot move, another Land Cruiser comes to its aid - in our case, it was a turbodiesel version of the previous generation. Towbar, dynamic sling, blocking - and the prepared SUV pulled two cars at once.

Lumps of clay, monotonous engine sounds and an eerie rumble are not military actions, but just a Nissan Qashqai, whose road tread is completely clogged. He, on the verge of a foul, overcame another difficult section and was already preparing to turn around, when he refused to go on the necessary tractor and got stuck in the deepest puddle on the route. But Qashqai unexpectedly refused the services of Land Cruiser Prado: a few minutes of races - and the crossover independently got out onto the asphalt without a hint of overheating of the variator.
Mazda CX-5 went along the path of "Kashkaya" gracefully, almost without mistakes. Where there was a lack of grip on slippery surfaces, a 192-horsepower engine came to the rescue. There was no need to complain about the geometric cross-country ability: the ground clearance from the lowest point of the bottom to the ground is 215 millimeters. This is already quite off-road performance, but the overall potential outside the asphalt was slightly spoiled by bulky overhangs. "Clack clat bang" - this CX-5 rides over bumps, each time clinging rear bumper on the ground. Better to be careful with speed than looking for bumper clips in the clay. But the crossover does not forgive mistakes: once we were modest with the "gas" - we run after the Land Cruiser.

These cars belong to the crossover segment and represent a popular solution among many car enthusiasts. The crossover is a kind of intermediate link between massive SUVs and compact passenger cars.

The main advantages of such cars are considered to be that they allow you to expand your range of potential target use. Crossovers quite successfully cope not only with medium-quality asphalt pavement, but also allow the owner to drive off-road.

In terms of comfort and handling, crossovers are not inferior passenger car, and in terms of technological components and cross-country performance, they have much in common with full-fledged SUVs.

The objects of our comparison today will be crossover Mazda The CX-5, which was introduced in 2011, and the popular 2013 Nissan Qashqai. Model versions have diesel and gasoline engines, The check point is represented by an automatic and a manual transmission.

The most popular crossover options from Nissan and Mazda are configurations equipped with diesel internal combustion engine and automatic transmission. They will become the subject of our further comparison.

Mazda CX-5

The crossover model from the Japanese corporation Mazda turned out to be harmonious and complete. The car fully embodied the latest philosophical concept of the company, which was named KODO, which literally means "moving soul".

To the main features external appearance models include the presence of muscular wheel arches, which are made in the form of smooth lines that do not have sharp bends or corners. The side part of the Mazda CX-5 looks noticeably stricter, in the upper third of the body, in the area above the outer door handles, there is a strict straight line. This gives the profile an air of swiftness and assertiveness, and the arches emphasize the aerodynamic component. However, to match the overall picture, the lower part of the doors has a slightly rounded line, which adds to the harmony. The sloping roof also serves this purpose, hinting at the excellent streamlining of the body with air currents when driving.

Narrow head optics and a large stylized radiator grille, shaped like a shield, are able to bring a note of seriousness and efficiency into general form crossover. The front part cannot be called extremely aggressive, but there are no clearly expressed friendly features in it either.

The rear end, traditionally for Mazda, is made in a sporty style. The massive two-piece bumper is distinguished by its clear-cut relief at its lower part, which is made of unpainted black plastic. The upper part completely complements the overall concept of the body. Tapered rear brake lights and chrome-plated pipe nozzles give austerity exhaust system... The spoiler on the 5th body door finally reinforces the feeling of speed and power.

Nissan qashqai

This model of the Japanese brand has been familiar to motorists for a long time. Throughout the history of its existence, crossover Nissan Qashqai has been modernized more than once.

The crossover was originally created in Europe, with a pronounced focus on European markets. Qashqai is a successful combination of many engineering and design solutions. The front end of the crossover has turned out to be quite strict and well recognizable.

Special attention should be paid to head optics, on which the designers have entrusted a significant burden to create general impression from appearance cars. Diode running lights Designed to be used during the day, they have received the form of a recognizable "boomerang", qualitatively raising the visual impression of the front end of the crossover to a new level.

The lines of the bonnet give the overall look an elegance and make a strong impression, making one unwittingly expect considerable performance characteristics from the car, although this is not so.

The side profile of the model is made quite standard, following the most modern trends in the global automotive industry. A sloping roof sloping to the rear with rails, and a straight line stamped in the center of the doors along the entire body: such solutions can often be found.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the rear optics of the Nissan Qashqai. This exterior element is intended to set the model apart from other co-platforms in the Nissan series. The main feature of the solution is that the headlights significantly bend the car body, invading from the rear into the side profile space of the fenders, giving the stern volume.

Looking at both cars, it is impossible to unconditionally hand over the palm to one of them. Each model has turned out to be very graceful, stylish and individual. Crossovers from Nissan and Mazda are designed for the widest audience of buyers. The design uses carefully verified and balanced modern solutions, thanks to which the standard platforms received their expressiveness and individuality. At the same time, the classic traditions of modern automobile construction and body design have been fully preserved. However, having put both cars side by side, Mazda CX-5 is still half a step ahead. The general concept of the car is better traced in this model. The balance between the front, side and rear exteriors is more harmonious and styled than the Nissan Qashqai.

Salon

Nissan qashqai

Interior details Nissan Qashqai immediately attract with their appearance. The front part of the torpedo turned out to be soft over almost the entire area, which was a wonderful solution. During operation, you should not expect the appearance of extraneous noise, the fit of the elements, like the materials themselves, is impressive. V general layout The interior reveals something of a premium Nissan Infiniti, many of the details have received a kind of rounding, creating a sense of integrity and unity with the space for the driver and his passengers.

There are several options for seating and ceiling finishes. It can be either fabric upholstery or leather.

Seat profile made in the best European traditions, the pillows are moderately hard, hold the rider well. Lateral support is well developed, and the back in the upper and lower parts does not tend to get tired after a long ride. The driver's seat has a wide range of adjustments in various planes. The back sofa is spacious, the profile is good. Door cards, traditionally for pricing purposes, are made of hard plastic.

Armrest is based on a deep niche in which bottle containers can be placed. Such a solution became available due to the fact that the structurally classical layout parking brake missing, freeing up space.

Center console and dashboard made in a classic style, no solutions deviating from the standard were noticed. All attention is focused on the multimedia system, which can be both a touch solution in the middle trim levels and a conventional audio system in the initial versions. technical equipment car. The next element is the information display of the air conditioner. Here, too, everything is pretty standard. There is a screen between the instrument wells on-board computer... It is colored, with a working diagonal of 5 inches.

Illumination of devices and functional elements is made in a soft blue glow, which is combined with white and orange tones, rather reminiscent of an amber hue. All readings are fairly easy to read in all lighting conditions, significantly increasing comfort and the level of interaction with devices and crossover systems. By the way, the area around the gearshift knob is equipped with amber illumination.

Noise isolation is above average, which is surprising for japanese car... This characterizes the model as aimed at European markets, where acoustic comfort is an important component. Improvement of this factor contributed to the fact that the overall sound of the acoustics changed. The bass note of medium depth can be traced, and the sonic attack in the cabin is clear and pronounced.

Steering column adjustments allow you to adjust the reach and height. It will be possible for almost any driver to settle in comfortably. Steering wheel, traditionally for modern car, is a multifunctional element. The control is realized quite conveniently, the size of the steering buttons is sufficient, the material of their manufacture is pleasant and does not slip under the fingers, the presses are soft and smooth.

Ergonomics claims internal space does not arise. All buttons, adjustment and control elements, functional niches and compartments are located quite conveniently. The careful work of the team of designers and engineers is noticeable, who thoroughly thought out each functional solution regarding the ergonomics and convenience of being in the car.

Mazda CX-5

The interior of the Mazda CX-5 promises a lot. The first impression is positive. All details are of high quality, without sharp corners. You can observe a certain inclination of designers to round off the shapes that make up the internal component of the crossover.

Front console made of soft plastic. Looks expensive and solid. Fitting of details at the highest level, all elements are monolithic and integrated in their places. Some structural strength is felt, which excludes the appearance extraneous sounds when driving, especially on poor quality road surfaces. The multimedia system has taken a major role in the central part. We placed the screen so that it is slightly recessed inward. This is very convenient, since the "visor" formed on top excludes glare and glare. There is a shelf under the screen. The system can optionally have a navigation function.

Backlight devices are realized in white, in shade it resembles a moon. The climate window is highlighted in reddish-orange, which is a characteristic solution in the traditional Mazda style.

Seating vehicles have ample opportunity to adjust the lower cushion and upper backrest in different planes. They are made of high-quality fabric, which causes pleasant sensations when touched. The seats are also available in leather or in a fabric / leather combination.

A driver of any body size and almost any height will be able to accommodate qualitatively and comfortably. The lower cushion is very comfortable, the whole thigh part seems to be resting. The backrest of the front seats has an excellent profile, lateral support reliably holds the back, eliminating excessive body displacement in turns.

Armrest at Mazda it is comfortable, it provides reliable support. In length, this element is quite enough, the hand does not hang down. But the functional niche is not very deep, it is already more difficult to place the overall containers with drinks.

Sound insulation quality Mazda CX-5 is at a sufficient and acceptable level. The noise from small stones and sandblasting of wheel arches is slightly distinguishable in motion, but the interior space is well insulated from other extraneous sounds from the outside. The roar of the engine begins to bother only outside the mid-range.

Multifunctional wheel this model fits comfortably in the hand. Steering column allows you to customize the reach and height. Paired with seat adjustments, getting comfortable in the driver's seat is easy.

Ergonomics of the model is at a very high level. All function keys and controls are in place. It is enough just to reach out to almost all significant controls.

It should be noted that the information window of the air conditioner is quite small, it is not always convenient to read the information, so this element will require some getting used to.

With many similar features and quality indicators, the interior of the Nissan Qashqai in high trim levels looks more modern and technologically advanced than the solution from Mazda. It is worth considering the fact that the Mazda CX-5 appeared earlier than the model from Nissan, and the question of time is very important for technological progress. If we compare the configurations close to the basic ones, then Mazda is in no way inferior to its more modern competitor.

Driving performance

Mazda CX-5

A crossover with a high-torque diesel heart is a dream for any of the motorists. This type The internal combustion engine, paired with an excellently tuned suspension, provides the Mazda CX-5 with outstanding performance and driving performance. Even at those speeds that are far ahead of the permitted ones, the car behaves confidently. The suspension is knocked down and elastic, on serious obstacles and potholes it works out, although not quite imposingly and gently, but it does not come to breakdown or unpleasant sounds. Both front and rear passengers feel comfortable. Clearance allows you to attack low curbs and minor holes.

The steering wheel is sharp, the car obediently and predictably reacts to the slightest wiggle of the steering wheel. A large number of electronic systems active safety make driving in Mazda reliable, calm and comfortable. The only caveat is the lack of proper reactive effort on the steering wheel when picking up speed. Information content is lost a little, but this is not a problem, rather, just a matter of habit.

There are no questions about the brake system, all settings are predictable. The car's brakes are excellent.

Nissan qashqai

Power and torque, please note, not the most voluminous diesel engine, Nissan Qashqai is missing. Both in the city and on the highway, it is quite possible to dynamically accelerate and maneuver.

But there is a certain list of complaints about the implementation of the suspension functions. All undercarriage assemblies are clearly tuned for comfort. The suspension is soft and quiet on small irregularities, but when the wheel hits the pit deeper, a dull knock appears. This is not a breakthrough yet, but it is close to that. It turns out a kind of payback for comfort. With sharp maneuvers, slight rolls are observed, which affects the sharpness of taxiing and overall controllability. The crossover is clearly focused on calm urban driving, as evidenced by its clearance. Departure on light off-road is understood rather as a forced necessity, rather than a specific goal.

In the track mode, active electronic assistants, although they try to improve the situation by keeping the car on a given trajectory, but the feeling that the car is rolling does not leave you when driving at slightly higher speeds.

The crossover brakes confidently, no nuances were revealed here. Customization braking systems at a high level.

Both cars show excellent dynamics for their class and provide a comfortable and reliable ride. Mazda pulls ahead slightly ahead of Nissan in handling and power characteristics. Qashqai is the preferred option for comfort and leisure in urban environments. If you intend to operate a crossover for high-speed driving on highways, you are planning trips on light off-road terrain, then you should pay more attention to the CX-5 model.

Spaciousness

Both models are practically equal in their overall characteristics... The slightly larger wheelbase of the Mazda CX-5 allows you to win a small headroom. Both models have ample headroom and width in the front row. The back row allows you to comfortably accommodate two adult passengers, three are already cramped. There is plenty of legroom for the back row.

It is worth considering separately the fact that on the passenger front seat and in the back row, the space above the head may not be enough for those people whose height is at around 190 cm and above. This is due to design feature sloping roofs for both Mazda and Nissan.

The trunk of the Mazda CX-5 allows you to get 443 liters of usable volume. Rear seats fold easily, giving access to an almost flat floor of 1.7 meters in length and a maximum of 1560 liters, which is an impressive figure.

The trunk of the Nissan Qashqai is capable of providing a volume of 430 liters. Folding the back row, we get 1585 liters, respectively.

Fuel consumption

Fuel efficiency of crossovers is high, considering that both cars have excellent dynamic characteristics... Particularly surprising is the crossover from Mazda, which is distinguished by outstanding power at a fairly low diesel consumption.

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Crossovers Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Qashqai have a rich set of active and passive safety... The list includes: ABS, ESP stability control, traction control ASR, HAC hill start assist, Brake Assist and many others. In the base, the cars received from 6 Airbag airbags. Both crossovers have 5 stars out of 5 possible according to the results of tests of the Euro NCAP laboratory.

According to our source, in the popularity rating Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-5 are next to each other. They are in the top ten in their sales class. But this is in the overall standings, which, among other things, includes the recently appeared new diesel Nissan Qashqai and the diesel Mazda CX-5, which has been on sale since the spring of this year. Both of these models belong to the C SUV Volume class - the mid-price category of mid-range and mid-range crossovers. Therefore, we will compare them to the fullest extent - the middle class should know what it pays for.

Our source tested diesel Nissan Qachqai New and diesel Mazda CX-5. Nissan Qashqai with a 1.6-liter engine producing 130 hp. and a stepless CVT variator in full minced meat for 446 thousand UAH. But! It was July 18th. Today - August 15th, this model costs 488,160 UAH. Therefore, we write: the equivalent of $ 37,000.

Total: regardless of the course, the difference is $ 2 thousand.

The difference in price does not imply that the Mazda CX-5 has to be bigger, because it is more expensive. But it is so: the CX-5 has a length of 4555 mm, and the Qashqai has a length of 4377 mm. The Mazda is also slightly larger in width. But the main thing is that the Mazda CX-5 has a slightly larger wheelbase: 2700 mm versus 2646 mm for the Qashqai. These 5 cm are not superfluous at all. First, they compensate for the larger volume that Mazda's four-wheel drive takes (the diesel Qashqai has front-wheel drive). Secondly, the trunk volume of the CX-5 is 443 liters, while the Qashqai has 400 liters. But the main thing is that the CX-5 has more space in the cabin. Although the Qashqai salon cannot be called cramped, the CX-5 has more space.

If we compare the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Qashqai in terms of the level of equipment and all sorts of fashionable and not very bells and whistles, then the light of the Mazda CX-5 in the test complete Premium package is excellent - bi-xenon. There is a parking sensor with a video camera that work correctly and accurately, without raising an alarm a “kilometer” before an obstacle. Navigation knows everything. In any case, in Kiev we did not find any “blank spots” on the map. And she prompts the turns in time. The Bose audio system was not at all superfluous in the complete "stuffing" of the test CX-5.

Many people like the panoramic glass roof on the Nissan Qashqai, which was included in the test package. In addition, the Nissan Qashqai received a 360-degree view system, similar to the Infinit FX. The new Nissan Qashqai also has a blind spot monitoring system. When someone catches up to you on the right or left, lamps come on in the cabin at the level of the exterior mirrors. The optics of the Nissan Qashqai are also premium: both front and rear LEDs, and in the top versions - xenon. What I liked especially in the summer was the cold air cooling of the driver's and passenger's cup holders that was turned on, if necessary.

That is, according to the trim levels of both crossovers, it is easier to say what they do not have in full stuffing. By the way, both leather seats are heated (which is important in winter), but they do not have ventilation (which is important in summer). Regarding what is, sometimes the question arises whether this option is needed, in principle, and whether it is worth paying for it.

By and large, most of the equipment you've just read about is what passengers most often pay attention to. The driver has other joys.

Neither vibration nor the characteristic diesel sound can be heard in the cabin. The engine compartment is perfectly insulated. Such insulation would still be for the underbody and wheel arches. But this is a feature of all Mazda, which you get used to very quickly and stop noticing. Moreover, in the new Mazda lineup, they have seriously worked on creating silence in the cabin.

But the suspension could be more powerful. She is clearly urban. Qashqai rolls in corners and "gags" in our pits. Absolutely not critical - almost the same as the previous generation of this crossover. Since such features did not prevent him from being popular, it means, basically, these are nit-picking of those who often change different cars and have the ability to compare. The ground clearance of 185 mm also speaks about the city registration of Nissan Qashqai. Although there are enough of them in the city.

In terms of driving dynamics, the Nissan Qashqai is neither a leader nor an outsider. It is slower than Mazda, but 11.1s to 100s is a normal result. In sports mode, the car rides, of course, livelier. More precisely - sharper, which creates the illusion of additional dynamics. But hardly faster. The variator responds faster. But in the "eco" mode it sometimes seems that the spring in the gas pedal has broken. So limp and almost without resisting, she falls through the first third. The controllability is clear and not bad. 3 and ¼ turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock is not a sports indicator, but quite acceptable for the average motorist. The power of the Nissan Qashqai engine is enough, the dynamics are normal, the variator works almost without delays, there is a sport mode and the ability to manually shift gears.

Who's better?
So what do we have for the $ 2K difference? The CX-5 has four-wheel drive, a more spacious interior, a more powerful engine, better dynamics and off-road qualities. All of the above is definitely worth such a price difference.