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
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceH7
⛽Fuel EconomyQashqai
🛡SafetyH7
📦PracticalityH7
🔑OwnershipH7
Recorded price context
H7:
current from
ZAR 649,900
·
Qashqai:
last listed from
ZAR 495,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
270 Nm
Engine Size
1999 cc
1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
11.8 km/l
17 km/l
Ground Clearance
195 mm
180 mm
Boot / Load Bay
620 l
504 l
Airbags
8
6
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1450 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 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
H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H7
+27 pts
Efficiency
Qashqai
+19 pts
Safety
H7
+13 pts
Practicality
H7
+5 pts
Ownership
H7
+23 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Qashqai
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Qashqai
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
H7
Qashqai
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Active Engine Braking
No
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Park Assist
No
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Eco Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
EV Mode
No
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Sport Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
AWD
Not confirmed
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
8
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
LSD Available
No
Electronic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Approach Angle
20 deg
19 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
24 deg
24 deg
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
180 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
No
Electronic
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not confirmed
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
Not confirmed
Recovery Hooks
No
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal Sport Eco
Underbody Protection
No
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
350 mm
Spec
H7
Qashqai
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi Colour
Front Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Not confirmed
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Not confirmed
Boot Light
Yes
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
Not confirmed
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
Not confirmed
Cargo Net
No
Not confirmed
Cooled Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
No
Not confirmed
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Not confirmed
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Yes
Front
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
2
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 14.6-inch on LT and LX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster on LT and LX. Head-up display on LT and LX. Genuine leather upholstery on LT
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Leather Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Not confirmed
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Not confirmed
Memory Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Electric Driver
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
Not confirmed
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not confirmed
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not confirmed
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
Not confirmed
Third Row Seats
No
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
Yes
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Spec
H7
Qashqai
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
Airbags
8
6
Alarm System
Yes
Not confirmed
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Central Locking
Yes
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not confirmed
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not confirmed
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Safety Rating
5
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Not confirmed
Speed Alert System
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
Not confirmed
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
AC Type
Yes
Dual Zone Automatic
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Not confirmed
Active Safety Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not confirmed
Aero Kit
No
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual Zone Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Boot Opener
Yes
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
Not confirmed
Bottle Holders
Yes
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
Not confirmed
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Yes
Dual Zone Automatic
Climate Zones
2
Not confirmed
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Not confirmed
Cornering Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
No
Not confirmed
Difflock
No
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Not confirmed
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
Not confirmed
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
Not confirmed
Drag Coefficient
0.34
Not confirmed
Driver Display
Digital
Not confirmed
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
Not confirmed
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Not confirmed
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling
No
Not confirmed
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Not confirmed
Headlamp Washer
No
Not confirmed
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Not confirmed
Headrest Front
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Heads Up Display
Yes
Not confirmed
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Horn Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Not confirmed
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Intercooler
Yes
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
Yes
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Sill Height
Low
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Yes
Not confirmed
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Not confirmed
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Not confirmed
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Not confirmed
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
No
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Not confirmed
Power Windows
Yes
All Auto
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Not confirmed
Puddle Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Reading Lights Front
Yes
Not confirmed
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Not confirmed
Remote Engine Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Not confirmed
Remote Start
No
Not confirmed
Rev Counter
Yes
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
No
Not confirmed
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Not confirmed
Rim Size
20
19-inch Alloy
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Not confirmed
Roof Load
80 kg
Not confirmed
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Not confirmed
Service Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Steps
No
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
No
Not confirmed
Snow Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
Sonar
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
12
10
Source Model Column
h7
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Yes
Not confirmed
Speed Alert System
Yes
Not confirmed
Speed Limiter
Yes
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Response
Progressive
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not confirmed
Tail Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Temperature Gauge
Yes
Not confirmed
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not confirmed
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Trip Computer
Yes
Not confirmed
Tyre Repair Kit
No
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Yes
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Yes
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Yes
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Welcome Lighting
Yes
Not confirmed
Wind Deflectors
No
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
Not confirmed
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Body Cladding
Yes
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Not confirmed
DRL
Yes
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Overhang
880 mm
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Yes
Matrix LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Matrix LED
Headlights
Yes
Matrix LED
LED Headlamps
Yes
Matrix LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Matrix LED
Led Taillights
Yes
Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Overhang
890 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Yes
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof Slide
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
13 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
17 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Fuel Tank Litres
63
55
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
18 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
17 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Alternator
110A
Not confirmed
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
2 Years
First Service At
5000
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
Not confirmed
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Moderate
Service Interval
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Audio
Yes
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
12
10
Audio System
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not confirmed
Display Audio
Yes
Not confirmed
FM Radio
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Not confirmed
Head Up Display
Yes
Not confirmed
Infotainment System
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
Yes
Not confirmed
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Navigation System
Yes
Integrated
Premium Audio
Yes
Not confirmed
Radio
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
Yes
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
12
10
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Yes
Not confirmed
USB Ports
3
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Voice Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
Not confirmed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
Not confirmed
Spare Tyre
Yes
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Not confirmed
Tyre Load Index
94
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R20
235/45 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
Not confirmed
Tyre Type
Radial
Not confirmed
Wheel Cover
Alloy
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
20
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
Not confirmed
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
20
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
1450 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Introduced Year
2024
2007
Generation
First generation, derived from Haval's larger SUV platform launched in 2023. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic model in suspension calibration and equipment loading.
Not confirmed
Facelift History
First-generation H7 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the all-wheel-drive system calibration and the driver-assistance behaviour.
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
504 l
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1980 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
180 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not confirmed
Height
1750 mm
1625 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1450 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not confirmed
Length
4772 mm
4425 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1800 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2665 mm
Width
1910 mm
1835 mm
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Not confirmed
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Not confirmed
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Not confirmed
Steering Column
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
142 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not confirmed
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Not confirmed
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
198
Not confirmed
Noise Level
Low
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
No
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
799900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
799900
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
14 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
34
Spec
H7
Qashqai
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1332 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
93.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
420 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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 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
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
H7 leads by 11 points
H7 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
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM H7
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H7 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 H7 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: H7 80 vs Qashqai 53.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Qashqai 65.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Qashqai 87.
Practicality index: H7 73 vs Qashqai 68.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Qashqai 42.
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