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Citroen C4 Aircross vs Nissan Qashqai J11: 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

C PI 459

Power
81 kW110 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,146 kg

Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Nissan Qashqai J11

Nissan · 2013–2021

Qashqai J11

C PI 441

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
10.9 s
Top speed
185 km/h
Kerb mass
1,350 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

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

Categories won: C4 Aircross 1 Qashqai J11 1

  • Family Qashqai J11 Boot: 430 l vs 384 l
  • City Too close to call Length: 4,341 mm vs 4,377 mm
  • Performance C4 Aircross Power per tonne: 71 kW/t vs 63 kW/t
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Nissan Qashqai J11 has more power: 85 kW (116 PS) against 81 kW (110 PS) for Citroen C4 Aircross. 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; 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatC4 AircrossQashqai J11
PIC · 459C · 441
Power 39 36
Grip 35 34
Handling 59 59
Top speed 29 33
Launch 36 28

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 Aircrossdiesel · 81 kW (110 PS) 16.76 sat 129 km/h
  2. 2 Qashqai J111.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 17.58 sat 124 km/h · +0.82 s

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Size and weight

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

C4 Aircross · Qashqai J11
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 2,646 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,377 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,595 mm5 ft 3 in
C4 AircrossQashqai J11
Length 4,341 mm170.9 in 4,377 mm172.3 in +36 mm +1.4 in +0.8%
Width 1,799 mm70.8 in 1,806 mm71.1 in +7 mm +0.3 in +0.4%
Height 1,625 mm64.0 in 1,595 mm62.8 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.8%
Kerb weight 1,146 kg2,526 lb 1,350 kg2,976 lb +204 kg +450 lb +17.8%
Boot 384 l13.6 cu ft 430 l15.2 cu ft +46 l +1.6 cu ft +12.0%
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 J11
General
Version diesel · 81 kW (110 PS) 1.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS)
Production years 2012–2017 2013–2021
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. 81 kW (110 PS) 109 hp 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp Better
Power, all versions 81–113 kW (110–154 PS) 109–152 hp 81–120 kW (110–163 PS) 109–161 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 10.9 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 185 km/h 115 mph
Power per tonne 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated Better 63 kW/t 77 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine No data 1,200 cc 1.2 l
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,341 mm 170.9 in 4,377 mm 172.3 in
Width 1,799 mm 70.8 in 1,806 mm 71.1 in
Height 1,625 mm 64.0 in 1,595 mm 62.8 in
Wheelbase No data 2,646 mm 104.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,146 kg 2,526 lb Better 1,350 kg 2,976 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 384 l 13.6 cu ft 430 l 15.2 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 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US
CO₂ No data 129 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €1,470/year estimated
Range on a full tank No data 982 km 610 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★★ (2014)

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.

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