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Different between Qashqai engines?
What's the difference between a1.5 diesel engine and a 1.6 diesel engine car with the Nissan quashqi?
Our answer:
Hi Trish,
The 1.6-litre engine has a good bit more power and is a newer design. It's also a little quieter.
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