Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota HiLux

The Nissan Qashqai starts from $47,165 before on-road costs, while the Toyota HiLux opens at $33,990. That makes the Toyota HiLux the more affordable entry point by $13,175.

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 $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $3,565 in fuel alone.

The Toyota HiLux holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Nissan Qashqai. Adult occupant protection scored 78% for the Nissan Qashqai and 84% for the Toyota HiLux.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan Qashqai, against 6 on the Toyota HiLux.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan Qashqai and 8 in the Toyota HiLux. The Nissan Qashqai adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota HiLux misses.

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota HiLux gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-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 Toyota HiLux. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan Qashqai gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota HiLux offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Nissan Qashqai and 1-zone in the Toyota HiLux.

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 Toyota HiLux responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel making 150kW and 420Nm, paired to a manual driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Toyota HiLux has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Qashqai is 2.3s 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, 955mm shorter than the Toyota HiLux at 5,380mm (3,085mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota HiLux generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota HiLux leads with a 2,900kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,150kg 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 $2,081/year for the Toyota HiLux. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,368 (Nissan Qashqai) vs $2,081 (Toyota HiLux). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $713 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 (Toyota HiLux). Both match on warranty length.