Toyota HiLux vs Nissan Qashqai

The Toyota HiLux starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the Toyota HiLux the more affordable entry point by $675.

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 $37,389 and $38,132 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota HiLux and Nissan Qashqai hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Toyota HiLux and 91% for the Nissan Qashqai.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota HiLux packs more ADAS features with 3 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Nissan Qashqai.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota HiLux and 7 in the Nissan Qashqai.

The Toyota HiLux 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 Toyota HiLux uses a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel producing 150kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a 4x2 layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds.

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

The Toyota HiLux has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Qashqai is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota HiLux measures 5,380mm long on a 3,085mm wheelbase, 955mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm 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 1,500kg. That 1,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Toyota HiLux and $1,853/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Toyota HiLux) vs $1,853 (Nissan Qashqai). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota HiLux) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Qashqai). Both match on warranty length.