MR20DE vs VQ37VHR
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
VQ37VHR
BUY
82/100
+4 points over MR20DE
0
/ 100
BUY
MR20DE
Nissan
0
/ 100
BUY
VQ37VHR
Nissan
Specifications
MR20DE
VQ37VHR
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
82
Years
2006--2019
2008--2020
Displacement
1997 cc
3696 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
140--147 hp
328--336 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€5,200
€0--€0
Character
MR20DE
"Qashqai/X-Trail port injection. Smooth, adequate. Timing chain. No major issues. Proven daily."
VQ37VHR
"370Z/G37/Q60. VVEL variable valve. Smooth, rev-happy. Oil gallery gasket is known issue. Otherwise strong."
Issues Comparison
MR20DE 2
▲ HIGH
CVT transmission overheating (separate from engine)
● MODERATE
Timing chain + oil consumption
VQ37VHR 0
No documented issues.