Nissan Qashqai vs Citroen C4 Aircross: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 2021–present
Qashqai III
- Power
- 103 kW140 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 196 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,405 kg
Citroen · 2012–2017
C4 Aircross
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,146 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Qashqai III 2 C4 Aircross 2
- Family Qashqai III Boot: 504 l vs 384 l
- City C4 Aircross Width: 1,799 mm vs 1,835 mm
- Performance C4 Aircross Power per tonne: 96 kW/t vs 73 kW/t
- Off-road Qashqai III Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Citroen C4 Aircross has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 103 kW (140 PS) for Nissan Qashqai. Nissan Qashqai is 84 mm longer than Citroen C4 Aircross (4,425 mm vs 4,341 mm). Citroen C4 Aircross is lighter by 259 kg (1,146 kg vs 1,405 kg). Nissan Qashqai has the bigger boot: 504 l against 384 l. Nissan Qashqai is the older design (from 2006); Citroen C4 Aircross arrived in 2012. Nissan Qashqai is still in production; Citroen C4 Aircross is not. On the catalog figures, the Nissan Qashqai is the pick for family and off-road; the Citroen C4 Aircross is the pick for city and performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Citroen C4 Aircross yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Qashqai III | C4 Aircross |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 459 | B · 526 |
| Power | 40 | 49 |
| Grip | 34 | 43 |
| Handling | 57 | 59 |
| Top speed | 37 | 36 |
| Launch | 31 | 46 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 C4 Aircrosse-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 15.61 sat 142 km/h
- 2 Qashqai IIIQashqai III · 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid 140 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) 17.19 sat 127 km/h · +1.58 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Qashqai III | C4 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,425 mm174.2 in | 4,341 mm170.9 in −84 mm −3.3 in −1.9% |
| Width | 1,835 mm72.2 in | 1,799 mm70.8 in −36 mm −1.4 in −2.0% |
| Height | 1,625 mm64.0 in | 1,625 mm64.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,405 kg3,097 lb | 1,146 kg2,526 lb −259 kg −571 lb −18.4% |
| Boot | 504 l17.8 cu ft | 384 l13.6 cu ft −120 l −4.2 cu ft −23.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Qashqai III (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Nissan Qashqai | Citroen C4 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Qashqai III · 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid 140 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) | e-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) |
| Production years | 2021–present | 2012–2017 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | France |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 81–139 kW (110–189 PS) 109–186 hp | 81–113 kW (110–154 PS) 109–152 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.2 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 196 km/h 122 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 73 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated | 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 1,798 cc 1.8 l |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm 174.2 in | 4,341 mm 170.9 in |
| Width | 1,835 mm 72.2 in | 1,799 mm 70.8 in |
| Height | 1,625 mm 64.0 in | 1,625 mm 64.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm 104.9 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb | 1,146 kg 2,526 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 504 l 17.8 cu ft Better | 384 l 13.6 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 55 l 14.5 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 142 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,650/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 873 km 542 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2025) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Height.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.