QR20/QR25 vs HR16DE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
HR16DE
BUY
80/100
+8 points over QR20/QR25
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
QR20/QR25
Nissan
0
/ 100
BUY
HR16DE
Nissan
Specifications
QR20/QR25
HR16DE
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2000--2013
2006--2020
Displacement
2488 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
140--180 hp
114--117 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€0--€0
Character
QR20/QR25
"X-Trail/Primera/Altima. Chain driven. Pre-cat failure can damage engine (ceramic enters cylinders). Timing chain stretch at very high mileage. Butterfly valve in intake. Generally reliable."
HR16DE
"Juke/Qashqai/Note engine. Simple chain-driven. Reliable daily. Adequate performance."
Issues Comparison
QR20/QR25 1
▲ HIGH
Pre-cat disintegration
HR16DE 0
No documented issues.