Nissan NP200 vs Nissan Qashqai

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.

Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol Manual
ZAR 284,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 65 kW (87 hp)
🔧 147 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Nissan Qashqai in South Africa

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 545,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW (148 hp)
🔧 270 Nm
⛽ 17 km/l
+
＋

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Qashqai
⛽ Petrol Economy Qashqai
🔑 Ownership Cost Tie

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

Qashqai

66
/ 100
+21
pts
#2

NP200

45
/ 100

Moderate difference between the models.

The Bottom Line

Qashqai holds a noticeable edge over NP200, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Qashqai +4 pts
Efficiency Qashqai +5 pts
Safety Qashqai +6 pts
Practicality Qashqai +6 pts
Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

Qashqai

Performance 10/20
Efficiency 13/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 13/20
Ownership 12/20

NP200

Performance 6/20
Efficiency 8/20
Safety 12/20
Practicality 7/20
Ownership 12/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP200

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Qashqai

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

NP200

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Qashqai

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec NP200 Qashqai
Ground Clearance 185 180
Wheelbase 2400 2665
Length 4535 4425
Width 1615 1835
Height 1530 1625
Kerb Weight 915 1450
Gross Vehicle Weight 1570 1980
Seating Capacity 2 5
Boot Space Not Applicable 504
Towing Capacity 500 1800
Front Track Width 1390 -
Rear Track Width 1385 -
Turning Radius 5.5 -
Load Bed Length 1815 -
Load Bed Width 1530 -
Spec NP200 Qashqai
Engine 1.6L Naturally Aspirated Petrol 1.3L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Inline 4 Turbo
Displacement 1598 1332
Cylinders 4 4
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Power 65 110
Power @ RPM 5200 rpm -
Torque 147 270
Torque @ RPM 2800 rpm -
Fuel System Multi-Point Injection Direct Injection
Turbocharger Not Available -
Top Speed 155 200
0-100 km/h 14.5 8.9
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 -
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Nissan Qashqai wins with 66 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In structured scoring, Qashqai emerges as the stronger overall package. However, NP200 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

Based on structured category scoring, Qashqai performs better overall in South Africa. However, final choice depends on driving priorities.

NP200 scores 8 while Qashqai scores 13 in efficiency. Real-world mileage may vary based on driving conditions.

In safety scoring, NP200 scores 12 and Qashqai scores 18. Both offer competitive safety packages in this segment.

NP200 scores 12 versus Qashqai scoring 12. Warranty coverage and ownership value influence this result.

Practicality scoring gives NP200 7 and Qashqai 13, reflecting cabin space and usability.

Performance category shows NP200 scoring 6 compared to Qashqai scoring 10, indicating stronger overtaking capability.

While resale depends on market demand, ownership and brand positioning suggest Qashqai may hold stronger long-term value.

Off-road suitability depends on drivetrain and ground clearance. Refer to the full specification comparison for detailed technical differences.

Efficiency and ownership categories influence running costs. Qashqai performs slightly stronger overall in structured scoring.

Value depends on feature set, performance and ownership coverage. Structured comparison gives Qashqai the overall advantage.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between NP200 and Qashqai in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: NP200 scores 6 vs 10.

Efficiency: NP200 scores 8 vs 13.

Safety: NP200 scores 12 vs 18.

Practicality: NP200 scores 7 vs 13.

Ownership: NP200 scores 12 vs 12.

Final structured scoring gives Qashqai the advantage in this comparison.