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Here is our latest Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Ecosport comparison. The Ford Ecosport was our former favourite small SUV. It had all the right specifications and looked to be seemingly be a sales winner. The Qashqai is our current favourite for so many reasons so this comparison for us was highly anticipated. Read on to see what happened…
Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Ecosport exterior: The Ecosport is arguably the smallest of the small SUVs on sale. However the high roof with standard roof rails makes the car bigger than it actually is. Overall details make it appear to be a shrinked version of the larger Ford Territory. The exterior built quality is also class standard hence very good. Overall is looks conservative but has enough styling to indicate that it’s from the Ford company. The Qashqai still looks good regardless of whether a base or top of the range model – something more manufacturers should do in this catergory. Easy win to the Nissan.
Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Ecosport interior: We describe the comparison between the two as beauty and the beast! The Qashqai interior is a good balance of materials and good looking design although not exactly pushing any design boundaries. The Ford Ecosport has a smaller but more youthful interior but is let down by the quality of materials and some noticeable fit issues at least in the first series. That said the materials are clearly designed to be hardwearing rather than elegant to look at or feel. Also Ford has improved the fit in all their cars that anything amiss gets noticed. If you wanted the smallest SUV in this class than the Ecosport is the only choice. However the Ford has the cheapest entry price in the small SUV class. Easy win to the Qshqai since we have to sit in it every day.
Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Ecosport engine and technology: The Ford Ecosport standard engine is just OK but in top range guise has arguably the best engine in any class. It’s a very decent turbo charged sub-1 litre engine. Combined with light weight and a proper automatic or auto gearbox the Ecosport is again arguably the best mechanical package in the smallest of the small SUV class. It is again probably the most efficient model in the class. The Qashqai doesn’t push the boundaries in terms of engine tech and uses an annoying CVT but it does have much more safety tech and in car entertainment way beyond the Ecosport.
Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Ecosport drive: N/A
Like the Holden Trax (too expensive) the Ford Ecosport is a more competitive against competition like the Nissan Qashqai. Few in this country would buy the base model Ecosport manual simply due to the bad traffic you will be forced to deal with. That said if you can get a free auto in the basic Qashqai it still beats the mid range Ecosport in terms of price. That said in hind sight the only barrier to sales is the interior of the Ecosport. Better materials will mean a better first impression. If the Ford had introduced the basic manual at $18,990 or a free auto and mid range at $20,990 we feel there will be plenty more buyers as at theses price most can probably overlook its short comings. Sure there is a $5000 price difference between the two but we feel that the Qashqai is worth the higher price – just..
| Nissan Qashqai | Ford Ecosport |
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| Engines | |
| 4 Cylinder Petrol MR20 2 Litre (1997cc) 91 Octane DOHC EFI Claimed 106Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 200Nm @ 4400RPM |
3 Cylinder Ecoboost 0.9 Litre (999cc) petrol Turbo DOHC VVT EFI Claimed 92Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 170Nm @ 1400RPM |
| 4 Cylinder Diesel R9M 1.6 Litre (1598cc) DI Turbo diesel Claimed 96Kw @ 4000RPM Claimed 320Nm @ 1750RPM |
IL4 Cylinder 1.5 Litre (1498cc) petrol DOHC VVT EFI Claimed 82Kw @ 6300RPM Claimed 140Nm @ 4400RPM |
| Weight | |
| Kerb weight FROM 1371Kg Towing capacity up to 1400kg |
Kerb weight FROM 1242 kg Towing capacity up to 700kg |
| 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 |
Up to 52 litres IL4 0.9 Petrol Turbo 5.7 litres per 100km IL4 1.5 Petrol 6.5 litres per 100km |
| 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 or 225-45-19 |
6 Speed Auto or 5 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1708/2057 Overall length/wheelbase 4245/2521 4WD system: None ANCAP safety rating 5/5 Tyre size: 195-65-15 or 205-30-16 |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 19 Departure 28.5 Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 188mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach 25 Departure 35 Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 200mm Water Fording depth 550mm Max |
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| Pricing | |
| 2014 FROM $20,790 – 27,990 AUD | 2014 $20,790 – 29,990 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! |
