Nissan Qashqai vs JAC X200 Single Cab

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
JAC X200 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC X200 Single Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 347,739 ex-showroom
⚡ 80 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan Qashqai vs JAC X200 Single Cab: the short answer

Qashqai and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000 · X200 Single Cab: current from ZAR 304,261

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Qashqai X200 Single Cab
Maximum Power Qashqai110 kW X200 Single Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Qashqai270 Nm X200 Single Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size Qashqai1332 cc X200 Single Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Qashqai17 km/l X200 Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Qashqai180 mm X200 Single Cab170 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)

Specification evidence leader

Qashqai

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

X200 Single Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Qashqai

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

X200 Single Cab

  • 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 X200 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2007 2026
Facelift History Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Tare Mass Kg 1450 kg -
Generation Not confirmed Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Forward-cab single cab
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Qashqai X200 Single Cab
Length 4425 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Width 1835 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Height 1625 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase 2665 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 504 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1980 kg 3260 kg
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1250 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1500 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 1 rows
Doors Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 5.75 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not confirmed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Qashqai and X200 Single Cab 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 X200 Single Cab 44.

Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs X200 Single Cab 54.

Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs X200 Single Cab 88.

Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs X200 Single Cab 57.

Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs X200 Single Cab 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

Qashqai leads by 3 points

Qashqai and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 87% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence 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 3 points
61
#2

X200 Single Cab

52% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 54
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Qashqai +9 Efficiency Qashqai +11 Safety X200 Single Cab +1 Practicality Qashqai +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Qashqai

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

X200 Single Cab

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Qashqai leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Qashqai leads. However, X200 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Qashqai vs X200 Single Cab 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.