GWM Haval H7 vs Nissan Qashqai

The GWM Haval H7 starts from $46,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $47,165. That makes the GWM Haval H7 the more affordable entry point by $175.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $51,689 and $51,882 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $1,285 in fuel alone.

The GWM Haval H7 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Nissan Qashqai. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the GWM Haval H7 and 78% for the Nissan Qashqai.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GWM Haval H7 and 7 in the Nissan Qashqai.

The GWM Haval H7 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 GWM Haval H7 stands out with wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Haval H7 uses a Petrol producing 179kW and 530Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval H7 measures 4,705mm long on a 2,810mm wheelbase, 280mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 483L in the GWM Haval H7 and 404L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the GWM Haval H7 a 79L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the GWM Haval H7 and $1,368/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (GWM Haval H7) vs $1,368 (Nissan Qashqai). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $257 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.