Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan

The Nissan Qashqai starts from $45,640 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Tiguan opens at $44,990. That makes the Volkswagen Tiguan the more affordable entry point by $650.

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 $50,204 and $49,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $4,985 in fuel alone.

The Volkswagen Tiguan holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Nissan Qashqai. Adult occupant protection scored 78% for the Nissan Qashqai and 83% for the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tiguan, against 7 on the Nissan Qashqai.

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

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

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Tiguan gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tiguan counters with wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Volkswagen Tiguan responds with a 1.4 litre TSI making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a 7-speed dsg driving the front wheels.

The Nissan Qashqai has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 110kW. 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, 114mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan at 4,539mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tiguan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 404L in the Nissan Qashqai and 652L in the Volkswagen Tiguan, giving the Volkswagen Tiguan a 248L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1328L vs 1650L.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tiguan leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Nissan Qashqai and $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tiguan. That is a $997 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Tiguan). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Nissan Qashqai)—.