Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Arkana

The Nissan Qashqai starts from $47,165 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $45,990. That makes the Renault Arkana the more affordable entry point by $1,175.

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 $51,882 and $50,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Qashqai stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof and heated front seats that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan Qashqai uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 330Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Qashqai is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan Qashqai measures 4,425mm long on a 2,665mm wheelbase, 143mm shorter than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 404L in the Nissan Qashqai and 485L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 81L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Arkana leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,368/year for the Nissan Qashqai and $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,368 (Nissan Qashqai) vs $1,682 (Renault Arkana). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). Both match on warranty length.