2018 Nissan Qashqai vs 2018 Hyundai Kona in Montmagny
2018 Nissan Qashqai vs 2018 Hyundai Kona in Montmagny
Posted on March 7, 2023
Whether in Montmagny, Lévis or Québec, urban SUVs have been experiencing dazzling growth in recent years. Practical, safe, fun to drive and economical, they are attractive to both young families and professionals who must regularly use their vehicle to get around.
We invite you to sketch a brief comparison between two of them, the 2018 Nissan Qashqai and the all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona presented by Montmagny Hyundai. This Hyundai dealership, established in Montmagny, serves both local and Lévis customers. Consumers who lease or buy their Hyundai vehicle there benefit from all the advantages offered by the famous Hyundai promotions and Hyundai financing.
With its 2-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission and standard front-wheel drive, the Qashqai develops 141 horsepower. More powerful and less polluting, equipped with a 2.0-litre engine mated to a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual mode, the 2018 Kona develops 147 horsepower and emits only 3,625 kg/year of CO2 into the atmosphere. while Qashqai emits 4,204 kg/year of carbon dioxide.
If the 2018 Nissan Qashqai consumes 10.0 L/100 km in the city and 8.1 L/100 km on the highway, the 2018 Kona presented by the Montmagny Hyundai dealership, near Lévis, is content with 8.6 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 L/100 km on the highway for a combined consumption as low as 7.9 L/100 km. The lightness of the 2018 Kona contributes to this economic performance. Indeed, the Kona weighs only 1,311 kg while, heavier, the Qashqai displays an empty weight of 1,430 kg.
Other perks that set the 2018 Hyundai Kona apart from the 2018 Nissan Qashqai include its standard roof rack, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, stability control, power steering and traction control which also come standard on the Kona 2018.
If you want more power, the 2018 Kona offers an optional 175-hp 1.6-liter direct-injected turbo engine. With its turbo engine, the Kona goes from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds.
In addition, the 2018 Kona can be equipped with an available multi-link rear suspension that maximizes the Kona's stability during cornering acceleration while optimizing driving dynamics. The head-up display is also available as an option, as are the rain-sensing wipers.
Finally, while the 2018 Nissan Qashqai's overall warranty is only 3 years or 60,000 km, that of the 2018 Hyundai Kona is 5 years or 100,000 km.
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