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Citroen C4 Aircross vs Nissan Qashqai: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Citroen C4 Aircross

Citroen · 2012–2017

C4 Aircross

B PI 526

Power
110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,146 kg

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan · 2021–present

Qashqai III

C PI 459

Power
103 kW140 PS
0–100 km/h
10.2 s
Top speed
196 km/h
Kerb mass
1,405 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: C4 Aircross 2 Qashqai III 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatC4 AircrossQashqai III
PIB · 526C · 459
Power 49 40
Grip 43 34
Handling 59 57
Top speed 36 37
Launch 46 31

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. 1 C4 Aircrosse-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 15.61 sat 142 km/h
  2. 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

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

C4 Aircross · Qashqai III
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftLength 4,341 mmLength 14 ft 3 in1,625 mm5 ft 4 inWheelbase 2,665 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,425 mmLength 14 ft 6 in1,625 mm5 ft 4 in
C4 AircrossQashqai III
Length 4,341 mm170.9 in 4,425 mm174.2 in +84 mm +3.3 in +1.9%
Width 1,799 mm70.8 in 1,835 mm72.2 in +36 mm +1.4 in +2.0%
Height 1,625 mm64.0 in 1,625 mm64.0 in
Kerb weight 1,146 kg2,526 lb 1,405 kg3,097 lb +259 kg +571 lb +22.6%
Boot 384 l13.6 cu ft 504 l17.8 cu ft +120 l +4.2 cu ft +31.3%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs C4 Aircross (±). 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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Citroen C4 AircrossNissan Qashqai
General
Version e-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) Qashqai III · 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid 140 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS)
Production years 2012–2017 2021–present
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country France Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp
Power, all versions 81–113 kW (110–154 PS) 109–152 hp 81–139 kW (110–189 PS) 109–186 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. No data 10.2 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 196 km/h 122 mph
Power per tonne 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated Better 73 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 1,798 cc 1.8 l 4 cyl
Drive Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,341 mm 170.9 in 4,425 mm 174.2 in
Width 1,799 mm 70.8 in 1,835 mm 72.2 in
Height 1,625 mm 64.0 in 1,625 mm 64.0 in
Wheelbase No data 2,665 mm 104.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,146 kg 2,526 lb Better 1,405 kg 3,097 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 384 l 13.6 cu ft 504 l 17.8 cu ft Better
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. No data 55 l 14.5 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US
CO₂ No data 142 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €1,650/year estimated
Range on a full tank No data 873 km 542 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★☆ (2025)

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.