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Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Transit Van: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Recorded price context
Qashqai:
last listed from
ZAR 495,000
·
Transit Van:
current from
ZAR 1,011,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Qashqai
Transit Van
Maximum Power
Qashqai110 kW
Transit Van121 kW
Maximum Torque
Qashqai270 Nm
Transit Van390 Nm
Engine Size
Qashqai1332 cc
Transit Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Qashqai17 km/l
Transit Van10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Qashqai180 mm
Transit Van147 mm
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Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
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
2355 kg
Generation
Not confirmed
Current South African Transit Van 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
Panel van
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Gross Weight Class
Not confirmed
470 series
Wheelbase Type
Not confirmed
Extra-long wheelbase
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Van
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Van
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
Length
4425 mm
6704 mm
Width
1835 mm
2059 mm
Height
1625 mm
2781 mm
Wheelbase
2665 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
504 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1980 kg
4700 kg
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
125 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
2270 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
998 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
959 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
899 mm
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
Engine
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
121 kW
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
390 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
FWD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.9 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.2 Nm/tonne
165.6 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
Transit Van
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Electronic
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
6
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
6
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
Claimed Mileage
17 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
12.6 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
10.8 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
Transit Van
Airbags
6
Driver airbag
ABS
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
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
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 Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
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
4217 mm
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
1392 mm
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
4217 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
1392 mm
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
transit-van
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
top
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
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
Van
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
Transit Van
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
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
147 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
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
2 Years
-
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
Not confirmed
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
Not confirmed
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
Not confirmed
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
Warranty Years
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
Qashqai
Transit Van
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
Transit Van
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Top
Price Zar
Not confirmed
1062000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1062000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1062000
In depth: how these cars differ
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