Qashqai vs its rivals

The Nissan Qashqai makes one of the strongest cases against its segment average in this entire comparison. Priced at £27,000, it undercuts the £30,460 SUV average by £3,460 — yet its hybrid drivetrain produces 190 PS, above the 182 PS segment mean, and reaches 62 mph in a brisk 7.9 seconds. Economy is where it truly excels: 53.3 mpg against an SUV average of just 44.3 mpg, keeping annual fuel costs near £989 at 8,000 miles. The five-year true cost of £28,275 works out at £471 a month — the lowest of any SUV here. Cheaper to buy than average, cheaper to run than average, and livelier than average: the Qashqai beats the segment mean on every headline measure. For buyers who want one car that does everything well without demanding a premium, the Qashqai is very difficult to argue against.

Qashqai vs the SUV segment average

Nissan QashqaiSegment average (8 cars)
Price from£30,995£30,958.13
Power190 PS177 PS
Fuel economy53.3 mpg50.7 mpg
Est. 5-year true cost£31,034—

Segment average is computed from 8 popular suv models on DrivePedia. True-cost figure is an estimate.

The Qashqai is tailor-made for the sensible family buyer. It delivers everything a mid-size SUV should — space, height, easy driving — while costing thousands less than the segment average both to buy and to run. The keen driver is surprisingly well served too: 190 PS and 7.9-second acceleration make it the second-quickest SUV in this group. The badge-snob may prefer a Tiguan, but will pay £6,000 more for less economy. The only buyer who might pause is the towing enthusiast needing maximum muscle. Verdict: against the SUV average, the Qashqai is a genuine standout — it is hard to find a rival that offers this much car for this little money, and on value alone it is the pick of the segment.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Nissan Qashqai compare to rivals on price?
The Qashqai costs £27,000, which is £3,460 below the £30,460 SUV average. It is thousands cheaper than the Hyundai Tucson (£32,995) and Volkswagen Tiguan (£33,000), while offering hybrid power they lack. Only the smaller Juke (£21,495) and Captur (£21,995) cost less — and neither matches the Qashqai's size or performance.
How does the Qashqai compare on running costs and economy?
Brilliantly. Its 53.3 mpg demolishes the 44.3 mpg SUV average, and its £989 annual fuel bill at 8,000 miles is the lowest of any non-electric SUV here. Five-year true cost of £28,275 (£471 a month) also leads the segment. Petrol rivals like the Tucson (40.9 mpg) cost around £300 more per year in fuel alone.
Is the Nissan Qashqai good value?
Yes — emphatically. It is the rare car that is below average on price, above average on power and well above average on economy, with the lowest five-year true cost of any SUV in this group. For family buyers who want maximum car for minimum money, the Qashqai is arguably the best-value SUV among these 20 cars.