Nissan Qashqai Vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison

Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
VS

Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson

This is the new Nissan Qashqai Vs Hyundai Tucson comparison for 2023. When released the Tucson was pushed by Hyundai marketing as claimed the future of SUVs unfortunately that isn’t the case in 2023. However it is a decent model that only the owner could truly love. The Qashqai is an all new model so how does it compare to the claimed future of SUVs.

Nissan Qashqai Vs Hyundai Tucson exterior comparison: Each to their own in terms of which one is the better looking car – usually. The Qashqai has very generic styling. It the future very conservative styling 3 years into the future. In comparison the Tucson design is not mean to be conservative but to leap frog the current styling themes or so the marketing claims but we think its a plan B when they realised that the rest of the world was doing something that looked like the Qashqai and they had exactly the same thing in mind and wanted something different – which it is.

Nissan Qashqai Vs Hyundai Tucson interior comparison: It’s cut and paste time – the new Qashqai interior is a nice place to be in looks and feels about right for the price. It is a generic design so shouldn’t offend anyone. There is plenty of space in the Qashqai although nothing fancy about the design. In comparison the Tucson design team decided to do something different which is admirable. They clearly started with a design like the Qashqai than going this is boring so changed it to the awkward one we see today.  However we’ve seen this before in the Toyota Previa aka Tarago vans of the 1990s which it worked then but not in 2023 especially with the quality of materials which are not as good as the Qashqai.

Nissan Qashqai Vs Hyundai Tucson engine and technology comparison: In 2023 spec there is nothing really standout about either car. The Tucson can be optioned the more expensive engine with a out of trend diesel engine and with diesel prices remaining stubbornly high with little fuel saving over modern turbo petrol engines it doesn’t make any sense apart from appealing. Mind you, many counter that saying they have more performance but the need for Adblue, additional maintenance doesn’t help.

The conclusion and winner of the Nissan Qashqai Vs Hyundai Tucson comparison is neither. For these sort of prices even in hyper inflated 2023, neither stand out as worth your increasingly hard earned income. There are arguably better value options with equal depreciation from other brands as well have compared and will be comparing.

Nissan Qashqai Hyundai Tucson
Engines
4 Cylinder Petrol (95 Octane)
DOHC EFI VVT Turbo
1.3 Litre (1332cc)
Claimed 110Kw @ 5500RPM
Claimed 250Nm @ 1600RPM
4 Cylinder Petrol
2 Litre (1999cc)
DOHC EFI VVT
Claimed 115Kw @ 6200RPM
Claimed 192Nm @ 4000RPM
4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol
1.6 Litre (1598cc)
DOHC EFI VVT
Claimed 132Kw @ 5500RPM
4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel
2 Litre (1598cc)
DOHC EFI DI CR
Claimed 137Kw @ 4000RPM
Claimed 416Nm @ 2000RPM
Weight
Kerb weight FROM 1452 Kg
Towing capacity up to 1500kg
Kerb weight FROM 1556Kg
Towing capacity up to 1600Kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 55 litres
IL4 1.3 Petrol Turbo 6.1 litres per 100km
Up to 54 litres
IL4 2.0 Petrol 8.1 litres per 100km
IL4 2.0 Turbo Petrol 7.2 litres per 100km
Other specifications
5 speed manual or 6 speed CVT Auto
Overall height/width 1625/1835
Overall length/Wheelbase 4425/2665
4WD system: FWD
ANCAP Safety: 5/5
6 0r 7 speed Auto
Overall height/width 1680/1865
Overall length/wheelbase 4630/2755
4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD
Capability
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
Ground clearance (unloaded) 193mm
Water Fording depth xxmm Max
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
Ground clearance (unloaded) 198mm
Water Fording depth xxmm Max
Performance
Pricing
2023 $33,890 – 47,390 AUD
2020$27,990 – 38,490 AUD
2018 $26,490 – 36,990 AUD
2017 $26,490 – 39,990 AUD
2016 $25,990 – 39,990 AUD
2023 $34,900 – $54,650 AUD
2021 $34,889 – $50,000 AUD
2016 $27,990 – 45,490 AUD
*Specs change due to model grade and configuration. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!