1.5 or 1.6 diesel engine?

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wrightster69
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Post by wrightster69 »

Hi,
I am looking for a quashqai, probably 2011/2012 plate, diesel. I am just looking for some advice as to whether to go for the 1.5 or the 1.6 engine.

Thanks in advance :D

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PJB729
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Post by PJB729 »

An old and popular question and one I asked myself, I went for the 1.5 and have not been disappointed. Use the search and you can see the previous discussions.
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Hi wrightster69

I have the 1.6 AWD and its totally fine. Some say it has more vibration than the 1.5 but I have driven both engines and both felt just as smooth with the 1.6 being a bit more spirited . In the 1.5 favour, it has better fuel consumption and lower tax.

If I was you I would go to a stealer & request a back to back comparison of both engine variants, starting with the 1.5 and then the 1.6 to see if the extra power is needed. TBH neither engine is sporty and compared to German brands they are very tame.
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Post by Daz Chaz »

Go for the 1.6. In my humble opinion', the 1.5 is not quite powerful enough.
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