Nissan Qashqai

Which Nissan Qashqai Version Should You Buy?

The Nissan Qashqai catalogue spans six generation and restyling records, all using an SUV 5-doors body, from September 2006 onward. The most economical measured choice is the second-generation 1.5 MT diesel with 110 hp and combined consumption of 3.8 L/100 km.

The Nissan Qashqai catalogue spans six generation and restyling records, all using an SUV 5-doors body, from September 2006 onward. The most economical measured choice is the second-generation 1.5 MT diesel with 110 hp and combined consumption of 3.8 L/100 km. For stronger performance, the 163 hp 1.6 MT and 160 hp 1.3 MT both reach 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, while the third-generation 1.3 T CVT 2WD and 1.5 AT 2WD e-Power record 9.2 seconds. The current restyled range offers a 158 hp 1.3 DIG-T Mild Hybrid Xtronic and a 190 hp 1.5 VC-T e-Power. Buyers needing AWD can choose it in several 2.0 CVT, 1.6 MT, 1.8 MT, 1.8 CVT, and 1.3 T CVT 4WD specifications, depending on generation.

Nissan Qashqai generations and the versions worth comparing

The first generation ran from September 2006 through February 2010 as an SUV 5-doors, with 13 modifications in the catalogue. Its shown versions include naturally aspirated Gasoline engines and turbo Diesel engines, Manual, Variable, and Automatic transmissions, plus FWD and AWD. The 117 hp 1.6 MT is the straightforward FWD Gasoline option, whereas the 141 hp 2.0 MT and 2.0 CVT offer more power. Diesel choices rise to 150 hp and 320 Nm in the 2.0 MT, 2.0 CVT, and 2.0 AT specifications.

The first-generation restyling ran from March 2010 through January 2014, again as an SUV 5-doors, with 13 modifications. Its 1.6 MT Gasoline specifications produce 114 or 117 hp, while the 1.6 CVT makes 117 hp. The 2.0 Gasoline versions make 140 or 141 hp, and the turbo Diesel range covers 106, 130, and 150 hp. Compared with the original generation’s published Euro 4 specifications, many restyled versions are listed as Euro 5, although one 130 hp 1.6 MT diesel remains Euro 4 and one 141 hp 2.0 MT AWD has its emissions class not measured.

The second generation ran from November 2013 through January 2018 as an SUV 5-doors, with 10 modifications. It broadened the lower end with the 115 hp 1.2 MT and 1.2 CVT, while the 163 hp 1.6 MT became its strongest listed engine. The 144 hp 2.0 MT and 2.0 CVT retained naturally aspirated Gasoline power, and the Diesel choices were the 110 hp 1.5 MT plus 130 hp 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT versions. AWD appears on the 144 hp 2.0 CVT and the 130 hp 1.6 MT diesel.

The second-generation restyling ran from March 2017 through January 2021 as an SUV 5-doors, with 18 modifications, of which 12 are shown. It includes the 160 hp 1.3 MT and 163 hp 1.6 MT Gasoline versions, alongside the 144 hp 2.0 MT and two 2.0 CVT drive configurations. Diesel choices range from the 110 hp and 115 hp 1.5 MT versions to 130 hp 1.6 MT and 150 hp 1.8 MT or 1.8 CVT specifications. The 1.8 diesel adds 340 Nm, the highest torque figure in this restyling.

The third generation ran from February 2021 through March 2024 as an SUV 5-doors, with six modifications. Its power range starts with the 138 hp 1.3 T MT 2WD and reaches 188 hp in the 1.5 AT 2WD e-Power. The generation also includes 156 hp 1.3 T MT 2WD, 1.3 T CVT 2WD, and 1.3 T CVT 4WD versions, plus the 187 hp 1.5 T CVT 2WD. Every listed version is Euro 6.

The third-generation restyling began in April 2024 and is represented by two SUV 5-doors modifications. The 1.3 DIG-T Mild Hybrid Xtronic produces 158 hp and 270 Nm, while the 1.5 VC-T e-Power produces 190 hp and 336 Nm. Both are FWD and both accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds, so their main numerical distinction is output rather than the recorded acceleration result.

Nissan Qashqai engine specs

Because identical version names occur in different generations—and sometimes within one generation—the power figure and drive system are essential identifiers.

Nissan Qashqai performance and fuel economy

For the original first generation, the measured Gasoline range runs from 10.1 to 12.0 seconds for 0–100 km/h, with top speeds from 175 to 192 km/h and combined consumption from 6.7 to 8.4 L/100 km. The 150 hp 2.0 MT diesel reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds with FWD or 10.9 seconds with AWD; combined consumption is 6.6 or 6.9 L/100 km respectively. Performance and fuel consumption for the 150 hp 2.0 CVT diesel are not measured, while the 150 hp 2.0 AT diesel records 12.2 seconds and 188 km/h but has consumption not measured.

In the first-generation restyling, the 141 hp 2.0 MT FWD is the quickest measured Gasoline version at 10.1 seconds. Adding AWD changes that figure to 10.6 seconds and raises combined consumption from 7.8 to 8.2 L/100 km. The 117 hp 1.6 CVT requires 13.0 seconds, compared with 12.0 seconds for the 117 hp 1.6 MT, while using 6.4 instead of 6.7 L/100 km combined. Among its diesels, the 130 hp 1.6 MT FWD uses 4.7 L/100 km combined; AWD raises this to 5.1 L/100 km.

The second-generation 163 hp 1.6 MT offers the strongest measured acceleration at 9.1 seconds and the highest listed speed at 200 km/h, although its consumption is not measured. The 144 hp 2.0 MT follows at 9.9 seconds and 194 km/h, using 7.7 L/100 km combined. The 144 hp 2.0 CVT needs 10.1 seconds with FWD and 10.5 seconds with AWD; combined consumption is 6.9 and 7.3 L/100 km respectively. The 110 hp 1.5 MT is the economy leader at 3.8 L/100 km combined, 11.9 seconds, and 182 km/h.

In the second-generation restyling, both the 160 hp 1.3 MT and 163 hp 1.6 MT reach 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and top out at 200 km/h. The smaller 1.3 MT has 260 Nm and uses 5.3 L/100 km combined, while the 1.6 MT has 240 Nm and uses 5.8 L/100 km. The arithmetic therefore favors the 1.3 MT: it delivers about 120.1 hp per litre versus about 100.7 hp per litre for the 1.6 MT, with 0.5 L/100 km lower combined consumption.

For AWD in the same restyling, the 144 hp 2.0 CVT records 10.5 seconds and 7.3 L/100 km combined. The 130 hp 1.6 MT diesel records the same 10.5 seconds but uses 4.9 L/100 km, a difference of 2.4 L/100 km. The 150 hp 1.8 MT AWD is quicker at 9.5 seconds and uses 5.1 L/100 km; the 1.8 CVT AWD takes 11.2 seconds and uses 5.5 L/100 km.

In the third generation, the 156 hp 1.3 T CVT 2WD and 188 hp 1.5 AT 2WD e-Power both record 9.2 seconds and 199 km/h. Combined consumption is not measured for the 1.3 T CVT 2WD, while the e-Power figure is 6.5 L/100 km. The 156 hp 1.3 T MT 2WD reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, reaches 206 km/h, and uses 5.6 L/100 km combined. For AWD, the 156 hp 1.3 T CVT 4WD records 9.9 seconds, 198 km/h, and 6.2 L/100 km.

Both current restyled versions record 9.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 199 km/h. The 158 hp 1.3 DIG-T Mild Hybrid Xtronic uses 5.9 L/100 km combined and emits 141 g/km of CO₂. The 190 hp 1.5 VC-T e-Power uses 6.5 L/100 km and emits 146 g/km. The Gasoline version therefore uses 0.6 L/100 km less and emits 5 g/km less, while the Hybrid provides 32 hp and 66 Nm more.

Nissan Qashqai dimensions, weight, clearance, tank, and wheels

The first generation generally uses a 65-litre tank and 200 mm ground clearance, although the 106 hp 1.5 MT diesel lists 180 mm. Its measured kerb weights range from 1297 kg for the 117 hp 1.6 MT to 1615 kg for the 150 hp 2.0 AT AWD. Its listed wheels are 215/65 R16 and 215/60 R17 where measured.

The first-generation restyling also uses a 65-litre tank and 200 mm clearance. Measured kerb weight ranges from 1298 kg for the 114 hp 1.6 MT and 117 hp 1.6 CVT to 1505 kg for the 130 hp 1.6 MT diesel FWD. Gross weight ranges from 1830 to 2170 kg. Wheel sizes are 215/65 R16 and 215/60 R17 where measured; wheels for one 130 hp 1.6 MT diesel are not measured.

The second generation and its restyling use a 55-litre tank. Clearance is usually 200 mm, but the 130 hp 1.6 diesel specifications list 185 mm. In the original second generation, kerb weight ranges from 1332 kg for the 1.2 CVT to 1528 kg for the 1.6 CVT diesel. Restyled kerb weights range from 1365 kg for the 110 hp 1.5 MT to 1655 kg for the 1.8 CVT AWD. Depending on version, wheels include 215/65 R16, 215/60 R17, 215/55 R18, 215/45 R19, and 225/45 R19.

Third-generation versions use a 55-litre tank and list 215/65 R17, 235/55 R18, and 235/50 R19 wheels. Ground clearance is not measured. Measured kerb weights range from 1330 kg for the 138 hp 1.3 T MT 2WD to 1502 kg for the 156 hp 1.3 T CVT 4WD. The 187 hp 1.5 T CVT 2WD has kerb and gross weights not measured.

For the current restyling, ground clearance and wheel sizes are not measured. Both versions use a 55-litre tank and have a gross weight of 1985 kg. The 1.3 DIG-T Mild Hybrid Xtronic weighs 1390 kg, while the 1.5 VC-T e-Power weighs 1468 kg. Their weight-to-power figures are about 8.8 kg/hp and 7.7 kg/hp respectively, so the e-Power carries about 1.1 fewer kilograms for each horsepower.

Which Nissan Qashqai should you buy?

Choose the second-generation 1.5 MT with 110 hp when measured fuel economy is the priority. Its 3.8 L/100 km combined figure is the lowest in the supplied specifications, and its 260 Nm exceeds the 200 Nm of the 144 hp 2.0 Gasoline versions, although acceleration takes 11.9 seconds.

Choose the second-generation-restyling 1.3 MT when you want the best measured blend of Gasoline performance and consumption. It matches the 163 hp 1.6 MT at 8.9 seconds and 200 km/h, produces 20 Nm more, uses 0.5 L/100 km less, and weighs 15 kg less.

Choose the second-generation-restyling 1.8 MT AWD when AWD, Diesel torque, and performance must coexist. It provides 340 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, and uses 5.1 L/100 km combined. The 1.8 CVT AWD has the same 150 hp and 340 Nm but is 1.7 seconds slower, uses 0.4 L/100 km more, and weighs 47 kg more.

Choose the third-generation 1.3 T MT 2WD with 156 hp when the highest measured top speed matters. Its 206 km/h figure is the maximum in the supplied data, and its combined consumption is 5.6 L/100 km. Choose the 1.3 T CVT 4WD instead if AWD is essential; it sacrifices 8 km/h, adds 0.4 seconds to the acceleration time, and uses 0.6 L/100 km more.

Between the current versions, choose the 1.3 DIG-T Mild Hybrid Xtronic for the lower measured consumption and lighter kerb weight. Choose the 1.5 VC-T e-Power for 32 hp more, 66 Nm more, and a better weight-to-power ratio. Since both record the same 9.2-second acceleration and 199 km/h top speed, the final decision is between the Gasoline version’s lower consumption and the Hybrid version’s higher output. Price, boot space, luggage capacity, interior equipment, engine-oil capacity, reliability, and engine problems are not measured in the supplied data, so they cannot support a factual comparison here.