Nissan Qashqai vs iCAUR V23

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.

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
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan Qashqai vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

Qashqai and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000 · V23: current from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Qashqai V23
Maximum Power Qashqai110 kW V23100 kW
Maximum Torque Qashqai270 Nm V23180 Nm
Engine Size Qashqai1332 cc V23Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Fuel Economy Qashqai17 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance Qashqai180 mm V23190 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

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 Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

V23

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

V23

  • 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 V23
Model Introduced Year 2007 2026
Facelift History Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech -
Tare Mass Kg 1450 kg -
Generation Not confirmed South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed Published
Segment Not confirmed Electric SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Passenger vehicle
Spec Qashqai V23
Length 4425 mm 4220 mm
Width 1835 mm 1915 mm
Height 1625 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 2665 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 504 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1980 kg 2085 kg
Towing Capacity 1800 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 165 mm
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 350–650 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 5.9 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 990 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1060 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Qashqai and V23 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 V23 41.

Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs V23 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

V23 leads by 7 points

Qashqai and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 67% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Leads by 7 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 Qashqai +12 Efficiency V23 +34 Safety V23 +6 Practicality Qashqai +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

V23

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

Qashqai

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR V23 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 64 pts for Qashqai

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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Qashqai vs V23 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.