Comparison: Nissan Qashqai v Volkswagen Tiguan
11 April 2022

Comparison: Nissan Qashqai v Volkswagen Tiguan

The UK’s first and firmly favourite crossover, the Qashqai, has evolved. The All-New Qashqai is a significant development from the highly successful 2017 model, with a totally brand-new look, an overhaul in terms of spec and a more planet-friendly engine line-up.

Amongst the Qashqai’s numerous competitors is the Volkswagen Tiguan, the smaller bother of the German brand’s 4x4 Touareg – hence the more 4-wheel-drive look to the Tiguan. Here we compare the Qashqai and the Tiguan for price, spec and economy.

The first thing to notice is that the Volkswagen Tiguan spec is itemised a differently to the Nissan Qashqai. The key spec listed for the Tiguan is additional to the ‘Life’ grade (the cheapest compared below), whereas the Qashqai shows spec additional to the next lowest grade. Secondly, the pricing which alters significantly in its increments for each improvement in grade.  Thirdly, the Qashqai only comes in Mild-Hybrid petrol format (with Hybrid coming soon) whereas the Tiguan still comes in petrol, diesel and now hybrid.

All-New Nissan Qashqai

Volkswagen Tiguan

Dimensions

·        Overall length = 4,425mm

·        Overall width = 1,835mm (excludes mirrors)

·        Overall height = 1,625mm

·        Wheelbase = 2,665mm

·        Boot capacity = 504 litres

·        Boot max capacity = 935 litres (with folded seats)

·        Boot max length = 870mm

·        Boot max length = 1,100mm

Dimensions

·        Overall length = 4,509mm

·        Overall width = 1,839mm (excludes mirrors)

·        Overall height = 1,655mm

·        Wheelbase = 2,679mm

·        Boot capacity = 615 litres

·        Boot max capacity = 935 litres (with folded seats)

·        Boot max length = 870mm

·        Boot max length = 1,100mm

Real Life Fuel Economy: Parkers says:

“We spent a week behind the wheel of a Nissan Qashqai Tekna+ automatic in 158hp form and averaged a very impressive 47.1mpg on a mixture of fast A-road and motorway driving, with a little urban thrown in for measure. That’s better than the combined official figure and it was easily achieved too.”

Real Life Fuel Economy:

“The best blend of performance and fuel economy comes from the 150hp 2.0-litre diesel. It returns a claimed 58.9mpg on the combined cycle – on long runs, this could potentially top 60mpg. DSG (automatic) models, with their longer top gear ratios, will be better cruisers, but there’s very little difference in overall economy between automatic and manual models.”

Engines, transmission & drivetrain options:

·        Petrol DIG-T 140 Mild Hybrid Manual 6-speed 2WD

·        Petrol DIG-T 158 Mild Hybrid Manual 6-speed 2WD

·        Petrol DIG-T 158 Mild Hybrid Xtronic (Automatic) 2WD

·        Petrol DIG-T 158 Mild Hybrid Xtronic (Automatic) 4WD (available on N-Connecta and above)

·        Hybrid 188PS E-Power (Coming Soon)

 

Engines, transmission & drivetrain options:

·        Petrol 1.5 TSI 7-Speed DSG

·        Petrol 2.0 TSI 7-Speed DSG 4Motion 190PS

·        Petrol 2.0 TSI 7-Speed DSG 4Motion 245PS

·        Hybrid 1.4 TSI eHybrid 6-Speed DSG

·        Diesel 2.0 TDI 7-Speed DSG

·        Diesel 2.0 TDI 7-Speed DSG 4Motion 150PS

·        Diesel 2.0 TDI 7-Speed DSG 4Motion 200PS

Qashqai Acenta Premium from £28,105

·        17” alloy wheels

·        8” Nissan Connect display

·        Rear view camera & parking sensors

·        i-Key

·        Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

·        Dual auto air con

·        504L boot capacity

Tiguan Life from £29,550

·        18" 'Frankfurt' alloys

·        "Discover Media" Navigation system incl. Streaming and Internet

·        `Air Care Climatronic` (3-zone) with rear air con control panel

·        Front & rear parking sensors

·        Rear 65% tinted glass from B-pillar backwards

·        Light Assist

Discover All-New Qashqai offers here

Qashqai N-Connecta from £30,275

Spec in addition to Acenta Premium

·        18” Diamond cut alloy wheels

·        Privacy glass

·        12.3” NissanConnect with connected services including wireless Apple CarPlayᵀᴹ

·        360⁰ Camera/ Around View Monitor

·        Front parking sensors

·        Ambient lighting: centre console

 

Tiguan Active from £30,055

Spec in addition to Tiguan Life

·        17" 'Galway' Alloys

·        Keyless Entry with Full Electric Tailgate Operation

·        Electrically folding, heated door mirrors

·        Interior Ambient lighting with 30 colour options

·        'ACTIVE' interior upholstery

·        Driving profile selection

·        ECO function

·        Winter pack

Qashqai Tekna from £32,815

Spec in addition to N-Connecta

·        19” alloy wheels

·        Pro-PILOT with Navi-Link* or Drive Assist

·        10.8" Head-up display

·        Adaptive LED headlights

·        Hands free power tailgate

·        Wireless charging pad

 

Tiguan Elegance from £35,500

Spec in addition to Tiguan Life (not extra to Active)

·        19" 'Auckland' Dark Graphite Alloy wheels

·        IQ.LIGHT - Dynamic Light Assist, dynamic indicators & tail lights

·        Panoramic sunroof

·        10.25" high res display screen with customisable menus & info

·        Keyless Entry with Full Electric Tailgate Operation

·        Rear view camera system

·        Winter pack

Qashqai Tekna+ from £36,325

Spec in addition to Tekna

·        20” alloy wheels

·        Quilted premium leather seat fronts**

·        Front seat massage function (3 modes)

·        Advanced i-Key with driver seat & exterior mirror memory

·        Bose sound system

·        Tilting mirrors reverse

Tiguan R-Line from £35,935

Spec in addition to Tiguan Life (not Active or Elegance)

·        Alloy wheels 20" 'Misano'

·        Driver Assistance pack plus

·        "Discover Media" Navigation system incl. Streaming and Internet

·        `Keyless Access` Keyless locking and starting system with SAFELOCK

·        Winter pack

 

Discover more about the All-New Qashqai here