A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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.
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⚡ 110 kW🔧 270 Nm⛽ 17 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceEverest
⛽Fuel EconomyQashqai
🛡SafetyQashqai
📦PracticalityEverest
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
Everest:
current from
ZAR 825,000
·
Qashqai:
last listed from
ZAR 495,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
270 Nm
Engine Size
2993 cc
1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
11.8 km/l
17 km/l
Ground Clearance
226 mm
180 mm
Boot / Load Bay
259 l
504 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1450 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Everest
+38 pts
Efficiency
Qashqai
+13 pts
Safety
Qashqai
+6 pts
Practicality
Everest
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Qashqai
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Qashqai
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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
Everest
Qashqai
Model Introduced Year
2015
2007
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Large SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
1450 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Length
4914 mm
4425 mm
Width
1923 mm
1835 mm
Height
1842 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
504 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1980 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1800 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
972 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
912 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Monocoque
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual Zone Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
All Auto
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Dual Zone Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
everest
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Dual Zone Automatic
Rim Size
Not Available
19-inch Alloy
Sound System
Not Available
10
Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1332 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
270 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
186.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
Not confirmed
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Electronic
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
10
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
10
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
17 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
17 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi Colour
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
5
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Infotainment System
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Audio Speakers
Not Available
10
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Matrix LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Alloy
DRL
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Matrix LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Matrix LED
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Approach Angle
Not Available
19 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
350 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal Sport Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
180 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Alloy
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
142 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Variable Valve Timing
No
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Service Plan
Not Available
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
2 Years
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
1340000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1340000
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Qashqai
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
16 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
34
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Everest leads by 13 points
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Everest
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Ford Everest
leads the catalogue index with 77 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Everest leads. However, Qashqai may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Everest and Qashqai comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Everest 91 vs Qashqai 53.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Qashqai 65.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs Qashqai 87.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Qashqai 68.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs Qashqai 42.
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