Suzuki Eeco 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
Suzuki Eeco in South Africa

Suzuki Eeco

1.2 Passenger Van MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 103 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
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

Suzuki Eeco vs Nissan Qashqai: the short answer

Qashqai holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eeco.

Recorded price context Eeco: current from ZAR 196,900 · Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Eeco Qashqai
Maximum Power Eeco61 kW @ 6000 rpm Qashqai110 kW
Maximum Torque Eeco103 Nm @ 3000 rpm Qashqai270 Nm
Engine Size Eeco1197 cc Qashqai1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Eeco16.9 km/l Qashqai17 km/l
Ground Clearance Eeco170 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)

Eeco

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Qashqai

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Eeco

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Qashqai

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • 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 Eeco Qashqai
Model Introduced Year 2017 2007
Generation Second-generation Eeco on dedicated commercial platform with purpose-built high-roof body; G12B engine consistent across the Eeco's SA lifespan; commercial application specific, not shared with passenger vehicle range Not confirmed
Facelift History Second-generation Eeco in SA since 2017; minor exterior and interior updates in 2021; specification has remained stable — the buyer segment does not require frequent feature updates Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Van Not confirmed
Color Note Solid White, Metallic Silver Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Van Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 905 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Type Van Not confirmed
Spec Eeco Qashqai
Length 3675 mm 4425 mm
Width 1475 mm 1835 mm
Height 1700 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2350 mm 2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 120 l 504 l
Kerb Weight 905 kg 1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg 1980 kg
Payload Capacity 390 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1800 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 4 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m Not confirmed
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 1000 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 930 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 750 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Eeco 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: Eeco 24 vs Qashqai 53.

Efficiency index: Eeco 65 vs Qashqai 65.

Safety-equipment index: Eeco 36 vs Qashqai 87.

Practicality index: Eeco 54 vs Qashqai 68.

Ownership-cover index: Eeco 60 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

Qashqai leads by 18 points

Qashqai holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eeco.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 87% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
Leads by 18 points
46
#2

Eeco

85% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 65 Check Performance 24
Performance 24
Efficiency 65
Safety 36
Practicality 54
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Qashqai +29 Efficiency Level Safety Qashqai +51 Practicality Qashqai +14 Ownership Eeco +18

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Qashqai

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

Eeco

Performance 24/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 36/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Qashqai leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 46 pts for Eeco

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

Eeco 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.