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
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.9 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,350 kg
Citroen · 2012–2017
C4 Aircross
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- 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 1
- Family Qashqai J11 Boot: 430 l vs 384 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,377 mm vs 4,341 mm
- Performance C4 Aircross Power per tonne: 96 kW/t vs 63 kW/t
- 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 85 kW (116 PS) for Nissan Qashqai J11. Nissan Qashqai J11 is 36 mm longer than Citroen C4 Aircross (4,377 mm vs 4,341 mm). Citroen C4 Aircross is lighter by 204 kg (1,146 kg vs 1,350 kg). 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; the Citroen C4 Aircross is the pick for 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 J11 | C4 Aircross |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 441 | B · 526 |
| Power | 36 | 49 |
| Grip | 34 | 43 |
| Handling | 59 | 59 |
| Top speed | 33 | 36 |
| Launch | 28 | 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 J111.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 17.58 sat 124 km/h · +1.97 s
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% |
| Kerb weight | 1,350 kg2,976 lb | 1,146 kg2,526 lb −204 kg −450 lb −15.1% |
| 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.
Full specifications
| Nissan Qashqai J11 | Citroen C4 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 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. | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 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 |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.9 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. | 185 km/h 115 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 63 kW/t 77 hp/ton calculated | 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,200 cc 1.2 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. | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | 1,146 kg 2,526 lb Better |
| 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 |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 129 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,470/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 982 km 610 mi estimated | 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).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.