Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 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
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in South Africa

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 934,700 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 162 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace: the short answer

Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.

Recorded price context Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Qashqai Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power Qashqai110 kW Tiguan Allspace162 kW
Maximum Torque Qashqai270 Nm Tiguan Allspace350 Nm
Engine Size Qashqai1332 cc Tiguan Allspace1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Qashqai17 km/l Tiguan Allspace12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Qashqai180 mm Tiguan Allspace198 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Nissan Qashqai 1.3 Tekna CVT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Evidence for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Qashqai

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

Tiguan Allspace

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiguan Allspace

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2007 2017
Facelift History Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Tare Mass Kg 1450 kg 1640 kg
Generation Not confirmed Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2021
Spec Qashqai Tiguan Allspace
Length 4425 mm 4703 mm
Width 1835 mm 1839 mm
Height 1625 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2665 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 504 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1980 kg 2220 kg
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 5.5 m

In depth: how these cars differ

This Qashqai and Tiguan Allspace comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs Tiguan Allspace 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tiguan Allspace leads by 9 points

Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Qashqai remains close.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 78% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

Tiguan Allspace

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 75
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Leads by 9 points
64
#2

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiguan Allspace +22 Efficiency Qashqai +16 Safety Tiguan Allspace +11 Practicality Qashqai +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiguan Allspace

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100

Qashqai

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 64 pts for Qashqai

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, Qashqai may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Qashqai vs Tiguan Allspace questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.