Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota Corolla Cross

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan Qashqai at 4 stars (2025) and the Toyota Corolla Cross at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 78% for the Nissan Qashqai and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan Qashqai, against 4 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Qashqai stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Corolla Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan Qashqai gets quilted leather-accented upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Cross offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Nissan Qashqai lines up producing 140kW and 311Nm of torque, sent through a reduction drive (automatic) to a FWD layout.

The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 146kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan Qashqai measures 4,425mm long on a 2,665mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 452L in the Nissan Qashqai and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 27L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Corolla Cross leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Nissan Qashqai turns in a 11.1 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Toyota Corolla Cross's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Nissan Qashqai costs about $1,169 a year (4.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross about $1,197 a year (4.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $28 a year less for the Nissan Qashqai.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Qashqai) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Cross). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan Qashqai), no data (Toyota Corolla Cross).

Where each one leads

The Nissan Qashqai: the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 425L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,169 a year against $1,197).

The Toyota Corolla Cross: more power (146kW against 140kW).

The Verdict

Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 74

The Toyota Corolla Cross scores 81 to the Nissan Qashqai's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 18 points), safety (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 16 points), reliability (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Nissan Qashqai costs about $28 less (4.1 L/100km against 4.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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