Nissan qashqai vs bmw x1

Nissan qashqai vs bmw x1

Well, these are two pretty similar cars we have here! It’s only details that could potentially make the difference. Considering they both belong to the suv segment and utilize the same 5-door suv body style and the 4 x 4 wheel drive system, it all comes up to the specific diesel engine choice they offer. The first one has a Renault-engineered powertrain under the hood, a 4-cylinder, 16-valves 129hp unit, while the other one gets its power and torque from a 4-cylinder, 16-valves 143hp engine designed by BMW.

The fact that the Nissan got tested by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), while the other contender didn’t, puts it sky-high safety-wise, in my eyes at least. Moving further on, let’s take a closer look at some additional safety-related facts. Both vehicles belong to the suv segment, which is generally a very good thing safety-wise, still it doesn’t help us solve our dilemma, does it? On the other hand, taking kerb weight as an important factor into account, the German car offers a marginal difference of 5% more metal.

Reliability

Reliability is not the best thing to consider on the make level, but it is worth mentioning that Nissan as a brand displays somewhat better results, at least on all of the models level. That’s the official data, while our visitors describe reliability of Nissan with an average rating of 4.3, and models under the BMW badge with 4.2 out of 5. Some independent research have also placed Qashqai as average reliability-wise, and X1 is more or less at the same level.That apart, owners of different cars powered by the same engine as the Japanese car rank it on average as 4.6, while the one under the competitor’s bonnet gets 4.1 out of 5.

Performance & Fuel economy

BMW is a bit more agile, reaching 100km/h in 0.8 seconds less than its competitor. In addition to that it accelerates all the way to 195 kilometers per hour, 5km/h more than the other car. When it comes to fuel economy the winner has to be the Japanese car, averaging around 5.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (55 mpg), in combined cycle. We can’t ignore that 12% difference compared to the German car.

Nissan appears just a bit more reliable, although the difference is truly marginal. The most important thing when deciding between any two vehicles should always be safety, both passive and active. In my opinion, everything taken into account, the Japanese car beats the other contender by far, making it the best choice without even considering other things. From there things take a different direction, with BMW offering somewhat better performance, just enough to call it quicker. It does come at a cost though, and that’s the fuel consumption. All together, there’s not much more to say, in this case I wouldn’t even consider anything but Nissan. Anyway, that’s the most objective conclusion I could’ve came up with and it’s based solely on the information found on this website. Aspects such as design, practicality, brand value and driving experience are there for you to measure them out. I suggest you spend two more minutes in order to find out which car, based on your needs and budget, would be picked by the virtual adviser™, among thousands of similar, yet so different vehicles.

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New Nissan Qashqai vs used BMW X1: which is best?

You want a sharp-looking family SUV but you have a choice – do you buy a new example of the car that’s come to define the class, or do you buy a year-old one with a premium badge.

Nissan Juke

So you’re looking for a car that’ll transport you and your family around in comfort and top that off with a healthy dose of practicality, and you’ve decided that an SUV is the car for you. You want the raised driving position, the rugged good looks and the flexibility of the spacious interior, and you’ve narrowed your choice in this highly competitive class down to just one, the car that defined the class: the Nissan Qashqai.

But wait. For the price of a new Qashqai you could put a one-year-old example of the BMW X1 on your driveway, and that’s a car with a premium badge. The Beemer is quicker, too, and it’s sharper to drive. Is that classy badge enough to tempt you out of a brand new car and into a used one?

Read on as we pit our favourite versions of both of these cars against each other, and attempt to answer that question.

Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-Connecta List Price: £25,555 Target price: £23,588 Official fuel economy: 74.3mpg Emissions: 99g/km CO2 Power: 109bhp 0-62mph: 11.9sec Top speed: 113mph

Nissan Juke

BMW X1 sDrive 18d SE Price new: £29,235 Price today: £23,931 Official fuel economy: 61.4mpg Emissions: 120g/km CO2 Power: 148bhp 0-62mph: 9.3sec Top speed: 127mph

Price today is based on a 2017 model with average mileage and a full service history

New Nissan Qashqai vs used BMW X1 – styling

Part of the charm of the original first-generation Nissan Qashqai was its chunky good looks. The car that came to define the family SUV class was initially seen as a bit of a gamble, but it soon paid off, and people were happy to part with their cash to be behind the wheel of the elevated Qashqai with its pseudo-off-road styling. This second-generation model only added to the appeal, with a sharper, more heavily styled shape and more distinctive front and rear ends. A recent facelift has only added to the car’s visual appeal.

The original BMW X1 also succeeded in the styling department by incorporating all the traits that make the regular BMW saloons so popular. This second-gen car is larger than the old car and better proportioned. It looks more solid, as befitting the brand’s premium image, and although not a fashion leader it’s the sort of classy and understated look that many will be pleased to have sitting on their driveway.

New Nissan Qashqai vs used BMW X1 – driving

Another factor in the success of the original Qashqai was its ability to overcome its raised-up stance and still provide the driving manners of a lower-slung hatchback. This second-generation Qashqai actually improved upon the driving characteristics of the first model, with sharper steering and better handling. The ride can be a little jittery around town, but it’s composed and stable at all other speeds. The 1.5-litre diesel engine isn’t especially powerful but it is smooth and gutsy.

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