Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan X-Trail
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.
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Nissan Qashqai
Discontinued model
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Nissan Qashqai
1.3 Tekna CVT
Petrol
CVT
Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 110 kW
🔧 270 Nm
⛽ 17 km/l
VS
Nissan X-Trail
2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Petrol
CVT
Current
ZAR 812,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW
🔧 244 Nm
⛽ 12.8 km/l
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Decision summary
Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan X-Trail: the short answer
Qashqai and X-Trail are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Qashqai:
last listed from
ZAR 495,000
·
X-Trail:
current from
ZAR 687,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Qashqai110 kW | X-Trail135 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Qashqai270 Nm | X-Trail244 Nm @ 3600 rpm |
| Engine Size | Qashqai1332 cc | X-Trail2488 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Qashqai17 km/l | X-Trail12.8 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Qashqai180 mm | X-Trail211 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Nissan South Africa X-Trail specifications page and September 2025 brochure
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Qashqai
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X-Trail
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Qashqai
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X-Trail
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2007 | 2001 |
| Facelift History | Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech | Current South African T33 X-Trail specification from Nissan official page and September 2025 brochure |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1450 kg | 1666 kg |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | published |
| Segment | Not confirmed | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Generation | Not confirmed | T33 fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for South Africa |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not confirmed | 2023 |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4425 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width | 1835 mm | 1840 mm |
| Height | 1625 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2665 mm | 2705 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 504 l | 485 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1450 kg | 1666 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1980 kg | 2295 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 2000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | Not confirmed | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not confirmed | 11.1 m |
| Front Legroom | Not confirmed | 1095 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not confirmed | 892 mm |
| Front Headroom | Not confirmed | 1050 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not confirmed | 1000 mm |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol | 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1332 cc | 2488 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | Direct Injection |
| 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 | 135 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm @ 3600 rpm |
| 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 | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 195 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 sec | 10.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Eco, Normal, Sport plus terrain modes |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 75.9 kW/tonne | 81 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 186.2 Nm/tonne | 146.5 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 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | CVT Automatic | Xtronic CVT |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front Wheel Drive | Intelligent 4x4 |
| LSD Available | Electronic | Standard |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Intelligent 4x4 direct-coupling system |
| Transmission Type | CVT Automatic | CVT |
| Gearbox Type | CVT Automatic | Xtronic CVT |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Automatic Intelligent 4x4 |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Standard |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Drive and terrain mode selector |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | 4WD |
| Drive Mode Selector | Not confirmed | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Drivetrain | Not confirmed | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | CVT |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Position | Not confirmed | - |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 17 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| City Mileage | 13 km/l | 11.1 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 18 km/l | 15.7 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 55 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 | - |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 55 | 55 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 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 |
| Auto Start Stop | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 17 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | Driver, passenger, curtain, front side and front far-side airbags |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| Traction Control | Yes | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | No | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| TCS | Yes | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| EBD | Not confirmed | Standard |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| BA | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Standard |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| AEB | Yes | Standard |
| Central Locking | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Far Side Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not confirmed | Vehicle security system |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Vehicle security system |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Intelligent Driver Alert |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Speed limiter |
| Lane Change Warning | Not confirmed | Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention |
| Side Impact Beams | Not confirmed | - |
| Whiplash Protection | Not confirmed | - |
| Safety Rating | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Yes | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Intelligent Lane Intervention |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Standard |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | Yes | Standard |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | Standard |
| Around View Monitor | Yes | Standard |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Surround View Camera | Yes | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Intelligent Lane Intervention |
| Blind Spot Warning | Yes | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Standard |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Intervention | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Automatic headlights |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Intelligent Emergency Braking with junction assist and pedestrian/cyclist detection |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Around View Monitor camera system |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Rear parking camera |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Leather-accented |
| Seat Adjustment | Electric Driver | Power driver seat with manual passenger seat |
| Heated Seats | Front | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | No | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric | Dual pinion electric power steering |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt and telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Multi Colour | Not Applicable |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Quilted premium leather |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch full TFT digital meter |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | Spacious cabin, touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, flexible seating layout |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Quilted premium leather |
| Massage Seats | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger seat massage functionality |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather-accented / synthetic leather |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1451 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1422 mm |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Power slide, reclining, lifter, tilt and 2-way lumbar |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual slide and reclining |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not confirmed | Leather-accented |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 split-fold second row |
| Heated Front Seats | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Folding Rear Seats | Not confirmed | 40:20:40 sliding/reclining second row and 50:50 third-row dive-down seats |
| Third Row Seats | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 651 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not confirmed | 2-way power driver lumbar |
| Rear Armrest | Not confirmed | Second-row centre armrest |
| Second Row Seat Configuration | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 split second row with manual slide, manual recline, single folding and armrest through to third row |
| Third Row Seat Configuration | Not confirmed | 50/50 split third row with manual reclining and dive-down folding |
| Third Row Seating Capacity | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Cup Holders | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | Manual slide and reclining passenger seat |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Centre armrest |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Centre armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Rear centre armrest |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Leather-accented / synthetic leather |
| Door Map Pockets | Not confirmed | Front seat back pockets |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Power reclining |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 split second row and 50/50 dive-down third row |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | - |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual-zone automatic temperature control |
| Power Windows | All Auto | Front and rear power windows |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Standard |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Yes | Not Available |
| AC Type | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual-zone automatic temperature control |
| Engine Start Stop | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Standard |
| Air Conditioning | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual-zone automatic temperature control |
| Rim Size | 19-inch Alloy | 19 |
| Sound System | 10 | 6 |
| Unlocking | Yes | Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Standard |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | 10.8-inch head-up display |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Standard |
| 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 Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Propilot | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Quilted premium leather |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | x-trail |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Surround View Monitor | Yes | Standard |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Trailer Stability Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trailer Sway Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | top |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Off-road or adventure derivative |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Load Bed Length | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 1298 l |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not confirmed | Auto dimming mirror |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Privacy Windows | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.33 |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 100 kg |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 1298 l |
| Spare Wheel | Not confirmed | Temporary spare wheel |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Second-row air vents |
| Rear Window Defroster | Not confirmed | Standard |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Not confirmed | 12V outlet in instrument panel and cargo area |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Standard |
| TPMS | Yes | Standard |
| Speed Limiter | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Driver Alertness | Not confirmed | Intelligent Driver Alert |
| Tie Down Hooks | Not confirmed | 4 cargo tie-down hooks |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Auto dimming mirror |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | Front 2 / second row 2 / third row 2 cupholders |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Butterfly opening centre console |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Full TFT meter with speed, tachometer and gauges |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Butterfly opening centre console |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | 12V instrument panel outlet |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Washer nozzle with variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 7.8 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Capless fuel filler door |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric folding heated mirrors |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Smart keyless entry with push-button start |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Instrument panel and cargo area 12V outlets |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | LED tail lights |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 second row and 50/50 third row |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Auto dimming mirror |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Eco / Normal / Sport |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Parking distance sensors |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Speed limiter |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Front and rear stabiliser bars |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and telescopic |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Full TFT meter with gauges |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Voice recognition |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Voice recognition |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 10.4 sec |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Silver roof rails / 100 kg maximum roof load |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | - |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | - |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | - |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | - |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | - |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | - |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | - |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | - |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | - |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | - |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | - |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | - |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | - |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | - |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | - |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | - |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | - |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | - |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | - |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Power Sliding Doors | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 9-inch Touchscreen | 12.3-inch NissanConnect display with navigation |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Standard |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 10 | 6 |
| Navigation System | Integrated | Satellite navigation |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Standard |
| Audio Speakers | 10 | 6 |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | 6 speaker audio system |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | NissanConnect smartphone integration |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch full TFT digital meter |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | 10.8 inch Head-Up Display |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Infotainment Screen | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch touchscreen display |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch touchscreen display |
| Touchscreen | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch touchscreen display |
| USB Ports | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Wireless Android Auto | Wireless | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Radio | Not confirmed | AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital radio |
| FM Radio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | Front USB-A/USB-C and second-row USB-A/USB-C |
| Audio | Not confirmed | AM/FM, DAB+, Bluetooth audio streaming |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Voice recognition |
| AUX Input | Not confirmed | - |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not confirmed | - |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Bose sound system with 10 speakers |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Matrix LED | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Silver | Silver roof rails |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 19-inch Alloy | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| DRL | LED | Standard |
| Led Headlights | Matrix LED | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | LED | Standard |
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Standard |
| Headlight Type | Matrix LED | Standard |
| Headlights | Matrix LED | Standard |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | Two-tone colours available on Acenta Plus, plus monotone palette |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 935 mm |
| Front Overhang Mm | Not confirmed | 935 mm |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 1040 mm |
| Rear Overhang Mm | Not confirmed | 1040 mm |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Mirror Heated | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | Not confirmed | Body colour |
| Body Cladding | Not confirmed | Black side moulding |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body colour |
| Wing Mirror Type | Not confirmed | Electric folding heated mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Two-tone body colour |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | - |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 19 deg | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | 24 deg | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | 350 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Normal Sport Eco | Mud / Snow / Sand |
| Locking Differential | Electronic | Not Applicable |
| Ground Clearance Max | 180 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 180 mm | 210 mm |
| 4WD System Type | Not confirmed | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | No | Standard |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Mud |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Sand |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Snow |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Mud / Snow / Sand terrain modes |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Eco / Normal / Sport drive modes |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 235/55 R19 |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Wheel Rim Size | 19-inch Alloy | 19 |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Disc | Disc |
| Wheel Diameter | 19-inch Alloy | 19 |
| Wheels | 19-inch Alloy | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Wheel Material | 19-inch Alloy | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Electric parking brake with auto hold |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not confirmed | Temporary spare wheel |
| Towing Unbraked Kg | Not confirmed | 750 kg |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Front and rear disc brakes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Electric parking brake with auto hold |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Electronic parking brake with auto hold |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Brake Assist System |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather-accented |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather-accented |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 235/55 R19 |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | - |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | - |
| Tyre Speed Rating | Not confirmed | - |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | - |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Temporary steel spare wheel |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Radial |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Independent front strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Independent multi-link rear suspension |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | - |
| Power Steering | Electric | Dual pinion electric power steering |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Independent front strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link | Independent multi-link rear suspension |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Track Width | Not confirmed | 1585 mm |
| Rear Track Width | Not confirmed | 1590 mm |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Multi-link rear suspension |
| Steering Column | Not confirmed | Tilt and telescopic |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Independent front strut / multi-link rear |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | - |
| Shock Absorber Type | Not confirmed | - |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | - |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 km / 12 months | 15 000 km |
| Approx Service Cost | Moderate | - |
| Battery Warranty | 2 Years | - |
| Service Intervals | 15000 km / 12 months | 15 000 km |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 15 000 km |
| Service Plan | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Maintenance Plan | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | - |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | - |
| First Service At | Not confirmed | - |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | Standard |
| Basic Warranty | 3 | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | Standard |
| Warranty | 3 | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | Standard |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 142 g/km | 183 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Yes | - |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Not confirmed | Petrol |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 183 |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | - |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Not confirmed | - |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | - |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not confirmed | - |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | - |
| Noise Level | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Qashqai | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Seven-seat family SUV flagship grade |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 812900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Top 4WD seven-seat Xtronic CVT grade |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 812900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 812900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Qashqai and X-Trail 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 X-Trail 56.
Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs X-Trail 50.
Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs X-Trail 94.
Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs X-Trail 78.
Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs X-Trail 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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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-index readout
X-Trail leads by 6 points
Qashqai and X-Trail are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
70
/100
Lead
6
points
Data
70%
source coverage
70
#1
Evidence leader
X-Trail
70% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 94
Check
Efficiency 50
Performance
56
Efficiency
50
Safety
94
Practicality
78
Leads by 6 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
X-Trail +3
Efficiency
Qashqai +15
Safety
X-Trail +7
Practicality
X-Trail +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X-Trail
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
78/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Nissan X-Trail
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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.
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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.
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