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
·
Tayron:
current from
ZAR 799,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Maximum Power
110 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
250 Nm
Engine Size
1332 cc
1400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
17 km/l
14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
180 mm
201 mm
Boot / Load Bay
504 l
-
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1640 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
= 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
Qashqai and Tayron are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Qashqai
+7 pts
Efficiency
Qashqai
+7 pts
Safety
Qashqai
+6 pts
Practicality
Tayron
+16 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Qashqai
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Tayron
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Qashqai
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tayron
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
Qashqai
Tayron
Model Introduced Year
2007
Current local generation year not confirmed
Facelift History
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Tare Mass Kg
1450 kg
1640 kg
Generation
Not confirmed
Current South African Tayron listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Length
4425 mm
4770 mm
Width
1835 mm
1852 mm
Height
1625 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2665 mm
2791 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
201 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
504 l
-
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1980 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Engine
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
1400 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
250 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
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
67.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.2 Nm/tonne
152.4 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
Qashqai
Tayron
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4x2
LSD Available
Electronic
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
DCT
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
DCT
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4x2
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
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Claimed Mileage
17 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
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
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Electric Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi Colour
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tayron grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Cloth
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
All Auto
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Not Available
Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
10
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
tayron
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Navigation System
Integrated
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Audio Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
LED Headlamps
Matrix LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Silver
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Alloy
-
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
Matrix LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Matrix LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
Matrix LED
Not Available
Headlights
Matrix LED
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
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
201 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
201 mm
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
Not Available
Wheel Type
19-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Alloy
Not Available
Wheels
19-inch Alloy
-
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
2 Years
-
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Tayron
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
Tayron
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
899000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Active local lineup
Starting Price
Not confirmed
899000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
899000
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Tayron leads by 3 points
Qashqai and Tayron are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Tayron
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
84/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Volkswagen Tayron
leads the catalogue index with 67 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tayron 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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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Qashqai and Tayron 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 Tayron 46.
Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs Tayron 58.
Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs Tayron 81.
Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs Tayron 84.
Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs Tayron 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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