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.
Recorded price context
Qashqai:
last listed from
ZAR 495,000
·
T2 i-DM:
current from
ZAR 779,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
110 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
1332 cc
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
17 km/l
76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
180 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
504 l
580 l
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2138 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
7-year/200,000 km warranty
= 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
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Qashqai
+8 pts
Efficiency
T2 i-DM
+33 pts
Safety
T2 i-DM
+5 pts
Practicality
Qashqai
+2 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Qashqai
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
T2 i-DM
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?
Qashqai
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T2 i-DM
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
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2007
2026
Facelift History
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Not listed by current South African source page.
Tare Mass Kg
1450 kg
2138 kg
Generation
Not confirmed
Current South African launch specification
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
4038 kg
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Length
4425 mm
4785 mm
Width
1835 mm
2006 mm
Height
1625 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2665 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
504 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1980 kg
2438 kg
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
300 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
970 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
980 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
810 mm
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Engine
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
1499 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
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
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
75.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
LSD Available
Electronic
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
17 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
Fuel Tank Litres
55
70
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not confirmed
AC and DC charging
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
1200
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
22
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Electric Driver
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi Colour
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Auto
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
20
Sound System
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
50W
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1494 l
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
1.3
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40
Spare Wheel
Not confirmed
255/55 R20 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Roof Load
Not confirmed
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Integrated
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Audio Speakers
10
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
15.6-inch
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Matrix LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Silver
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
DRL
LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Matrix LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamps
Matrix LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Matrix LED
Yes
Headlights
Matrix LED
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
350 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal Sport Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
190 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
255/55 R20
Wheel Type
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
20
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Solid disc brake
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Alloy
20
Wheels
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
255/55 R20 full size
Spare Tyre
Not confirmed
255/55 R20 full size
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
Not confirmed
750 kg
Wheel Material
19-inch Alloy
Alloy
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1695 mm
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
2 Years
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
3
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km
30 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
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
-
Spec
Qashqai
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship
Starting Price
Not confirmed
779900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
779900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
T2 i-DM leads by 9 points
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Jetour T2 i-DM
leads the catalogue index with 73 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, T2 i-DM 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 Qashqai and T2 i-DM 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: Qashqai 53 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs T2 i-DM not separately scored.
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.
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