Volkswagen T-Cross vs Nissan Qashqai

The Volkswagen T-Cross starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the Nissan Qashqai the more affordable entry point by $325.

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 $38,489 and $38,132 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Volkswagen T-Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen T-Cross stands out with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen T-Cross uses a Petrol producing 85kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD 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 Nissan Qashqai has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 85kW. 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 Volkswagen T-Cross measures 4,108mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 317mm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Volkswagen T-Cross and 430L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,596/year for the Volkswagen T-Cross and $1,739/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,596 (Volkswagen T-Cross) vs $1,739 (Nissan Qashqai). The Volkswagen T-Cross saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Cross) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai). Both match on warranty length.