KGM Torres vs Nissan Qashqai

The KGM Torres starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the Nissan Qashqai the more affordable entry point by $325.

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 $38,489 and $38,132 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the KGM Torres and Nissan Qashqai hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 2 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the KGM Torres and 7 in the Nissan Qashqai.

The KGM Torres features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Torres stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The KGM Torres uses a Turbo GDi producing 120kW and 280Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.8 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai lines up making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 seconds.

The KGM Torres has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Qashqai is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Torres measures 4,700mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 275mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Torres generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 455L in the KGM Torres and 430L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the KGM Torres a 25L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,252/year for the KGM Torres and $1,853/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (KGM Torres) vs $1,853 (Nissan Qashqai). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (KGM Torres) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Qashqai). The KGM Torres has longer coverage.