Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Citroen C4 Aircross: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 2013–2021
Qashqai J11
- Power
- 106 kW144 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Citroen · 2012–2017
C4 Aircross
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,146 kg
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Qashqai J11 2 C4 Aircross 0
- Family Qashqai J11 Boot: 430 l vs 384 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,377 mm vs 4,341 mm
- Off-road Qashqai J11 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 106 kW (144 PS) for Nissan Qashqai J11. Nissan Qashqai J11 is 36 mm longer than Citroen C4 Aircross (4,377 mm vs 4,341 mm). Nissan Qashqai J11 has the bigger boot: 430 l against 384 l. Citroen C4 Aircross is the older design (from 2012); Nissan Qashqai J11 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Nissan Qashqai J11 is the pick for family and off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan Qashqai J11 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Qashqai J11 | C4 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,377 mm172.3 in | 4,341 mm170.9 in −36 mm −1.4 in −0.8% |
| Width | 1,806 mm71.1 in | 1,799 mm70.8 in −7 mm −0.3 in −0.4% |
| Height | 1,595 mm62.8 in † | 1,625 mm64.0 in +30 mm +1.2 in +1.9% |
| Boot | 430 l15.2 cu ft | 384 l13.6 cu ft −46 l −1.6 cu ft −10.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Qashqai J11 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Nissan Qashqai J11 | Citroen C4 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 · petrol · 106 kW (144 PS) | e-HDi 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) |
| Production years | 2013–2021 | 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. | 106 kW (144 PS) 142 hp | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 81–120 kW (110–163 PS) 109–161 hp | 81–113 kW (110–154 PS) 109–152 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l | 1,798 cc 1.8 l |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,377 mm 172.3 in | 4,341 mm 170.9 in |
| Width | 1,806 mm 71.1 in | 1,799 mm 70.8 in |
| Height | 1,595 mm 62.8 in † | 1,625 mm 64.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,646 mm 104.2 in † | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,146 kg 2,526 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 430 l 15.2 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 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2014) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.