Nissan Qashqai Vs Mazda CX-5 Comparsion

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Here is our quick Nissan Qashqai vs Mazda CX-5 comparison. We like the Qashqai, its pricing and packaging is competitive for a new model and even the cheapest variant looks decent which is desirable and better than any other small SUV currently on sale. The Mazda CX-5 is filled with the right stuff too but it just doesn’t look as desirable as the newest Qashqai. Yes, we think that the Qashqai is one of the best value SUVs on the market at the time of this post and it can only get better…

Nissan Qashqai vs Mazda CX-5 exterior: Both the Qashqai and CX-5 are essentially conservative designs but we have to admit the the Nissan has much more character and nicer lines. Trying to come up with different words to describe the exterior styling of the CX-5 in a ‘nice’ way is difficult for us so we’ll say the obvious the CX-5 yells poverty pack!

Nissan Qashqai vs Mazda CX-5 interior: The CX-5 interior is a nice place to be but it is not a nice as the Nissan. The quality of materials in both cars are comparable but the Qashqai design is nicer to look at and be in.  The CX-5 is also about the same size as the Qashqai which means if shopping on size the Mazda is overpriced.

Nissan Qashqai vs Mazda CX-5 engine and technology: The Mazda CX-5 has all the right hardware underneath the forgettable exterior and interior design. The CX-5 also has options for the latest petrol and diesel engines and a decent gearbox it is one of the best available. However the CX-5 is missing some of the newer safety equipment on the Qashqai but the same features won’t be to far off. The Qashqai has an OK petrol engine and diesel but lacks the latest fuel saving technology the CX-5 has. The Qashqai CVT gearbox is OK but doesn’t achieve what the concept promises which is technically better fuel economy.

Nissan Qashqai vs Mazda CX-5 drive: N/A

Good looks, presentation and reasonable mechanical tech in the Qashqai Versus average looks, good interior presentation but great mechanical tech is essentially the difference between the two small SUVs. We think the price will be the deciding factor and if it was our money we’d probably pick the Nissan by a small margin.

Nissan Qashqai	Mazda CX-5
Engines
4 Cylinder Petrol MR20 2 Litre (1997cc) 91 Octane DOHC EFI Claimed 106Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 200Nm @ 4400RPM	SKYACTIV-G IL4 cylinder Petrol DOHC with VVTi Direct Injection EFI 2.0 Litre (1977cc) Claimed 114kW @ 6000rpm Claimed 200Nm @ 4000rpm
4 Cylinder Diesel R9M 1.6 Litre (1598cc) DI Turbo diesel Claimed 96Kw @ 4000RPM Claimed 320Nm @ 1750RPM	SKYACTIV-G 2 IL4 cylinder Petrol (91 Octane) DOHC with VVTi Direct Injection EFI 2.5 Litre (2488cc) Claimed 138kW @ 5700rpm Claimed 250Nm @ 4000rpm
Weight	SKYACTIV-D IL4 cylinder Diesel 2.2 Litre (2191cc) Turbo-charged – Direct Injection – Common Rail Claimed 129kW @ 4500rpm Claimed 420Nm @ 2000rpm
Kerb weight FROM 1371Kg Towing capacity up to 1400kg	Kerb weight FROM 1475 Kg Towing capacity up to 1500kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 65 litres IL4 2.0 litre Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km IL4 1.6 litre Diesel 4.9 litres per 100km	56 litres – Diesel or Unleaded 91 Octane SKYACTIV-G Petrol 6.4 litres per 100km (Claimed) SKYACTIV-G 2 Petrol 7.4 litres per 100km (Claimed) SKYACTIV-D Diesel 5.7 litres per 100km (Claimed)
Other specifications
6 speed manual or CVT Auto Overall height/width 1595/1806 Overall length/wheelbase 4377/2646 4WD system: None ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 215-60-17 225-45-19	6 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1710/1840 Overall length/wheelbase 4540/2700 4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP safety rating 5/5 Tyre size: 225-65-17 or 225-55-19
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach 19 Departure 28.5 Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 188mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm Water Fording depth xxxmm Max
Performance
Pricing
2014 FROM $25,990 – 37,990 AUD	2012 $27,990 – 49,420 AUD *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!