Chery Tiggo 7 vs Nissan Qashqai

Not built for thrills, but exceptionally roomy
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10
A familiar family choice, and effortlessly easy
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10

AI overview

The Chery Tiggo 7 and the Nissan Qashqai are both sensible family SUVs that prioritise everyday comfort over back-road thrills, though neither is much fun to drive on a twisty road. The Chery Tiggo 7 offers loads of standard equipment and plenty of room inside for a low price tag, while the Nissan Qashqai is a handsome, easy-going all-rounder with a practical, solid interior and plenty of physical switchgear.

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From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Choose it for

  • Its extensive list of standard equipment, generous interior space with a flat floor and high roofline, and a comfortable, quiet motorway ride.

Worth knowing

  • The entry-level petrol engine is thirsty and noisy, and the car is not much fun on a twisting road.

Choose it for

  • Its sensible, easy-going nature, solid interior with plenty of physical switchgear, and predictable handling for family life.

Worth knowing

  • The boot space is a bit smaller than some alternatives, and it is not much fun to drive.

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Standard kit

  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 484 litres - 4 suitcases Boot space, seats up 504 litres - 4 suitcases Best
Boot space, seats down 1,305 litres Boot space, seats down 1,447 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,553 mm x 1,862 mm x 1,696 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,425 mm x 1,835 mm x 1,625 mm
Towing capacity Towing capacity 1,680 kg
First year tax rate £1,410 First year tax rate £560 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
40.4 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
44.8 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 31 · high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 21 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.6T DCT Engine name 1.3 DiG-T MH 158
Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 158 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 7 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 9.4 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 484 litres Boot (seats up) 504 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,305 litres Boot (seats down) 1,447 litres Best
Length 4,553 mm Length 4,425 mm
Width 1,862 mm Width 1,835 mm
Height 1,696 mm Height 1,625 mm
Wheelbase 2.67 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 11.0 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Two Tone Metallic paint
  • Two tone solid paint
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Brake assist and priority system (BAS) (BOS)
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • HDC - Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners with height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Solid rear disc brakes
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dual rear fog and reversing light
  • Electrically adjustable,manual folding wing mirrors
  • Electrically height adjustable headlights
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Heated rear windshield
  • Hidden front wiper - adaptive speed control
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Sound insulating windscreen
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 2 zone automatic climate control
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way power adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats with flat folding
  • Driver/passenger sunvisor with auto illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Front and rear integrated head support
  • Front centre armrest with storage cover auto illuminate
  • Front reading light
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • Rear AC vents
  • Rear reading lights
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 12.3" LCD central console infotainment display
  • 12.3" LCD instrument cluster
  • 3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Cloud-based voice assistant
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 18" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1x Rear Type-A USB
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Multilink rear suspension
  • Dark colour interior
  • Additional special metallic paint
  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • ABS with EBD and brake assist
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Curtain and front side, far side airbags
  • Driver and passenger airbags
  • Driver, passenger and 2nd row rear seat belt reminder
  • Electric handbrake with auto hold function
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist
  • Intelligent blind spot intervention
  • Intelligent rear automatic braking
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • intelligent front emergency braking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Intelligent key with walk away lock and approach unlock functions
  • Remote central door locking with deadlocking
  • Thatcham alarm
  • Limited slip differential
  • Blind spot warning
  • Drive assist custom mode
  • Drive modes (sport, normal, eco)
  • Driver drowsiness and attention warning
  • Electric speed sensitive power steering
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Emergency and breakdown call
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Event data recorder
  • Full Digital 12.3" TFT Digital Combimeter
  • Idle stop/start system
  • Intelligent Cruise control (ICC)
  • Intelligent driver alert system
  • Intelligent forward collision warning
  • Intelligent lane intervention
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Maximum speed limiter
  • Nissan connect 12.3 inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera
  • Reversing detection
  • Traffic sign recognition with legal speed adjustment
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
  • 12v power socket in dashboard and luggage
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat bench
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • Electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver
  • Front centre console and armrest
  • Front cupholders
  • Front door with bottle holders
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Leather shift knob
  • Luggage space lighting
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Passenger seat back pocket
  • Rear door bottle holders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • TEP steering wheel
  • Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
  • Two rear isofix child seat anchorage points with top tether
  • White ambient light (Partial area coverage)
  • 2 front USB-C ports
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM audio system with DAB
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Additional pearlescent paint
  • Auto rear wiper when reversing
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Bodyside mouldings
  • Chrome side window finisher
  • Electric auto folding door mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED turn indicator
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Gloss black mirror caps
  • High beam assist
  • Intelligent auto headlights
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming framed interior rear view mirror
  • One touch front and rear electric windows with remote opening and closing
  • One touch passenger window
  • Partially body coloured bumpers
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Splash free rain sensing wipers
  • Three blink turn signal
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre puncture repair kit

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.