Geely EX5 vs Nissan Qashqai
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Nissan Qashqai scores higher, 74 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Geely EX5
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 not offered · 5 no dataFrom
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 302L
Geely Australia offer: Finance offer, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Nissan Qashqai
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- No data
- Power
- 140kW
- Economy
- 4.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★4 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 452L
Top CarSorted Score, 74 vs 72
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Geely Auto Australia reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer at any time.
Offer from Geely Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$41,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display and Power Tailgate not offered
No price
- no price to build from against the Geely EX5
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Geely EX5 Complete
$41,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 19 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $171 a week in repayments ($41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-POWER
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
$59,179 drive-away in VIC, as published by Nissan Australia
About $251 a week in repayments ($59,179 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Geely EX5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Nissan Qashqai does not: no price recorded, so eligibility cannot be assessed.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$171/wk(≈$741/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX5 at $41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Geely EX5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
The Geely EX5 has the higher ANCAP rating: 5 stars (2025) against 4 stars (2025), both tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 78% for the Nissan Qashqai.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 7 on the Nissan Qashqai.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Geely EX5 and 7 on the Nissan Qashqai.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Geely EX5
None open on our record
Nissan Qashqai
- REC-006662 · published 13 Jul 2026Due to a software issue with the Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) the vehicle may enter a fail-safe mode whilst driving.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- REC-006618 · published 5 Jun 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe may chafe against the support bracket and become damaged.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006450 · published 16 Oct 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe may chafe against the support bracket and become damaged.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- 4 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
68.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Geely EX5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.
The Nissan Qashqai lines up making 140kW and 311Nm, paired to a reduction drive (automatic) driving the front wheels.
The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 190mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 452L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 150L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Nissan Qashqai about $1,169 a year (4.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Qashqai). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 5 years (Nissan Qashqai).
Where each one leads
The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 140kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Nissan Qashqai: the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 302L).
The Verdict
Nissan Qashqai scores higher, 74 vs 72
The Nissan Qashqai scores 74 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (Geely EX5 ahead by 14 points), performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 452L in the Nissan Qashqai. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Nissan Qashqai.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$171/wk(≈$741/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX5 at $41,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Geely EX5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Geely EX5 and Nissan Qashqai?
The Geely EX5 is the cheapest at $41,990 before on-road costs.
Which is safest?
The Geely EX5 has the highest ANCAP rating at 5 stars (2025).
Which has the most boot space?
The Nissan Qashqai has the largest boot at 452L with the seats up (1,376L with the seats folded).
Which has the best warranty?
The Geely EX5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Geely EX5 makes the most power at 160kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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