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
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⚡ 110 kW🔧 270 Nm⛽ 17 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceNX
⛽Fuel EconomyQashqai
🛡SafetyNX
📦PracticalityQashqai
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
NX:
current from
ZAR 1,074,200
·
Qashqai:
last listed from
ZAR 495,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
430 Nm
270 Nm
Engine Size
2400 cc
1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
17 km/l
Ground Clearance
195 mm
180 mm
Boot / Load Bay
520 l
504 l
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
6
Kerb Weight
-
1450 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
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
NX has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
NX
+33 pts
Efficiency
Qashqai
+16 pts
Safety
NX
+6 pts
Practicality
Qashqai
+3 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
NX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Qashqai
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Qashqai
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
NX
Qashqai
Model Introduced Year
2023
2007
Generation
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
Luxury SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1760-1860 kg
1450 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Length
4660 mm
4425 mm
Width
1865 mm
1835 mm
Height
1670 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
504 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
1980 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
-
1450 kg
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Front Track Width
1605 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1625 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson -
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone -
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson -
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone -
Multi-Link
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual Zone Automatic
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
All Auto
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual Zone Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Dual Zone Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Push Start
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Rim Size
20
19-inch Alloy
Sound System
Standard 17
10
Unlocking
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1332 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
99.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
430 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
200 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
NX
Qashqai
Gearbox
Automatic 8-speed
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
8
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic 8-speed
CVT Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic 8-speed
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
AWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not confirmed
LSD Available
-
Electronic
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
17 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Yes
Alarm System
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Not confirmed
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Seat Material
F SPORT
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Electric Driver
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
No
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 -
Not confirmed
Rear Armrest
Standard
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
Standard 4
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 -
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
F SPORT
Not confirmed
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Multi Colour
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 17
10
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
Integrated
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
Standard 17
10
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Spec
NX
Qashqai
LED Headlamps
Standard
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Matrix LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Alloy
DRL
Standard LED
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Matrix LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Matrix LED
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
19 deg
Departure Angle
25.0 deg
24 deg
Terrain Modes
Standard
Normal Sport Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
25.0 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
180 mm
Wading Depth
-
350 mm
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Tyre Size
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
20
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Wheel Diameter
20
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Alloy
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
2 Years
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
NX
Qashqai
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
142 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Not confirmed
Price Zar
1276500 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
1276500
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1276500
Not confirmed
Spec
NX
Qashqai
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
3
Warranty Years
7 years / 105,000km
3
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 105,000km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
NX
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
NX leads by 11 points
NX 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
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Lexus NX
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, NX 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 NX 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: NX 86 vs Qashqai 53.
Efficiency index: NX 49 vs Qashqai 65.
Safety-equipment index: NX 93 vs Qashqai 87.
Practicality index: NX 65 vs Qashqai 68.
Ownership-cover index: NX not separately scored vs Qashqai 42.
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