Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Territory

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.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model
Nissan Qashqai in South Africa

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 17 km/l
VS
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Titanium DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 643,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 318 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Territory
Fuel Economy Qashqai
🛡 Safety Qashqai
📦 Practicality Qashqai
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000 · Territory: current from ZAR 534,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Qashqai Territory
Maximum Power 110 kW 138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 270 Nm 318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size 1332 cc 1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 17 km/l 13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay 504 l 448 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 1705 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 4 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 Territory are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Territory +7 pts
Efficiency Qashqai +12 pts
Safety Qashqai +6 pts
Practicality Qashqai +8 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Qashqai

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Territory

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Qashqai

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Territory

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain 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 Territory
Model Introduced Year 2007 2024
Facelift History Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech 2026 South African design and equipment update
Tare Mass Kg 1450 kg 1705 kg
Generation Not confirmed First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current 2026 update
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Color Note Not confirmed White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec Qashqai Territory
Length 4425 mm 4685 mm
Width 1835 mm 1935 mm
Height 1625 mm 1706 mm
Wheelbase 2665 mm 2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 504 l 448 l
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1980 kg 2025 kg
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1310 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 320 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 5.68 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed 997 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 971 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1034 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 956 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Qashqai leads by 0 points

Qashqai and Territory are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 64 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 87% source coverage
64
#1 Index leader

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
Leads by 0 points
64
#2

Territory

69% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 81 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 60
Efficiency 53
Safety 81
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Territory +7 Efficiency Qashqai +12 Safety Qashqai +6 Practicality Qashqai +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Qashqai

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 42/100

Territory

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 81/100
Practicality 60/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan Qashqai leads the catalogue index with 64 pts vs 64 pts for Territory

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Qashqai leads. However, Territory may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 Territory 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 Territory 60.

Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs Territory 53.

Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs Territory 81.

Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs Territory 60.

Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs Territory 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.