Changan Deepal S07 vs Nissan Qashqai

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Nissan Qashqai in South Africa

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 17 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Nissan Qashqai: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.

Recorded price context Deepal S07: current from ZAR 995,900 · Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Qashqai
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Qashqai110 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Qashqai270 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Qashqai1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Qashqai17 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Qashqai180 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Nissan Qashqai 1.3 Tekna CVT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Qashqai

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Qashqai

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Deepal S07 Qashqai
Model Introduced Year 2025 2007
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Not confirmed
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not confirmed
Body Style Coupe SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Passenger car Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 1450 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Qashqai
Length 4750 mm 4425 mm
Width 1930 mm 1835 mm
Height 1625 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 504 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 1980 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1800 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m Not confirmed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Qashqai comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Deepal S07 65 vs Qashqai 53.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Qashqai 65.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Qashqai 87.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Qashqai 68.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Qashqai 42.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deepal S07 leads by 13 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 13 points
64
#2

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +12 Efficiency Deepal S07 +25 Safety Deepal S07 +5 Practicality Qashqai +2

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Qashqai

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 42/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 64 pts for Qashqai

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Qashqai may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Qashqai questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.