Chery Tiggo 8 vs Nissan Qashqai

A posh seven-seat cabin, and hybrid value supreme
2026
Car of the Year Award
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
10/10
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 8 and the Nissan Qashqai are both family SUVs designed to handle daily commutes and school runs with ease. The Tiggo 8 offers a spacious seven-seat layout and a plush interior packed with high-end kit, though it falls short on ride comfort and handling. Meanwhile, the Qashqai keeps things simple with a comfortable, predictable drive and a sensible cabin, but it only seats five and lacks the outright passenger space of its rival.

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Choose it for

  • Its spacious seven-seat layout, plush soft-touch interior, and a generous list of standard technology.

Worth knowing

  • The ride can feel wallowy and fidgety around town, and it is not particularly fun to drive.

Choose it for

  • Its comfortable, easy-going driving manners that soak up bumps well at any speed.

Worth knowing

  • It is not an exciting car to drive on a country lane and lacks a third row of seats.

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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 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 7 Best Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 117 litres - 1 suitcase Boot space, seats up 504 litres - 4 suitcases Best
Boot space, seats down 494 litres Boot space, seats down 1,447 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,725 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,705 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 £2,270 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.
36.2 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 32 · 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 9.8 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 117 litres Boot (seats up) 504 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 494 litres Boot (seats down) 1,447 litres Best
Length 4,725 mm Length 4,425 mm
Width 1,860 mm Width 1,835 mm
Height 1,705 mm Height 1,625 mm
Wheelbase 2.71 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 11.2 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special pearlescent paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dual rear fog and reversing light
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding side mirrors
  • Electrically height adjustable headlights
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Heated rear windshield
  • Hidden front wiper - adaptive speed control
  • High level brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Silent glass - front windscreen
  • 12V socket outlet 3rd row
  • 1st row dome reading light
  • 2nd row AC vents
  • 2nd row dome reading light
  • 3rd row AC vents
  • 3rd row dome reading light
  • 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
  • 7 seats with integrated head support
  • Driver/passenger sunvisor with auto illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone air conditionor with auto climate control
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Front centre armrest with storage cover auto illuminate
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Brake assist and priority system (BAS) (BOS)
  • Child proof door locks
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electric limited seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • HAC - Hill start assist control
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • PAB manual switch off
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Uphill and downhill assist
  • 10.25" LCD instrument cluster
  • 15.6" LCD central console infotainment display
  • 540 degree panoramic view camera
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Blind spot detection
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
  • Driver monitor system (DMS)
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning (LDW)
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • On device voice assistant
  • RCTA - Rear cross traffic alert
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless apple car play/android Auto
  • Wireless charging pad (50W max)
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • 19" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1st Row USB type-A and USB type-C
  • 2nd row USB-Ax1,USB-Cx1
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Sony 8 speaker sound system
  • 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.