Compare the Dacia Bigster vs Nissan Qashqai

Simple and affordable, with loads of space
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10
A familiar family choice, that's easy to live with
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 generated from our expert reviews

If you are choosing between the Dacia Bigster and the Nissan Qashqai, luggage room sets them apart immediately. The Bigster provides a bigger boot with the rear seats in place, as well as more space when you fold them down. Inside, both cars feature physical climate controls, meaning you do not have to manage those settings via a touchscreen while driving. Out on twisting roads, neither gives you much feedback through the steering. It is on the motorway where their cruising manners split: the Qashqai suffers little road or wind noise, whereas the Bigster is noisier, mostly on account of wind noise.

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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.

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Expression 1.2 TCe 140 Petrol Manual

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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 677 litres (5+ suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 504 litres (4 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,977 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,447 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,570 mm x 1,812 mm x 1,662 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,425 mm x 1,835 mm x 1,625 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Towing capacity 1,680 kg Best
First year tax rate £455 Best First year tax rate £560
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.
50.0 mpg 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.
44.8 mpg
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 27 · average
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 1.2 TCe 140 Engine name 1.3 DiG-T MH 158
Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 140 BHP Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 158 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 677 litres Best Boot (seats up) 504 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,977 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,447 litres
Length 4,570 mm Length 4,425 mm
Width 1,812 mm Width 1,835 mm
Height 1,662 mm Height 1,625 mm
Wheelbase 2.7 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • Fabric - Blue denim effect - Expression
  • Metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Automatic central locking
  • Central door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry
  • Auto lighting system
  • Automatic folding mirrors
  • Automatic wipers
  • Black with white trim radiator grille
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Body coloured roof
  • ECO LED Front foglights
  • Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
  • Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
  • Electric rear windows
  • Front and rear body coloured bumpers
  • Grey Y-Shaped air vents inserts
  • Grey longitudinal roof bars
  • Grey tinted exterior side mirrors
  • Heated rear windows with wash wipe
  • High level third rear brake light
  • LED automatic daytime running lights
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side protection
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted acoustic windshield
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Tinted windows
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
  • Wheel arch protection and snorkel in starkle
  • White rear Dacia lettering
  • Y-shaped LED lighting signature
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • 6 airbags - front and side driver and passengers including curtain airbags
  • ABS and Emergency brake assist
  • Advanced emergency braking system
  • Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Door open visual and audible warning
  • Driver and passenger seatbelt warning
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist
  • Protective rear brake disc
  • Side impact protection
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • 12 V socket + 2 USB Type c with blacklight front + rear
  • 3 rear height adjustable headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
  • 40/20/40 rear bench with an easy fold function
  • 6 way adjustable driver seat
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Fabric upholstery
  • False floor
  • Front head restraints
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Grey gear lever deco part
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
  • Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
  • Mid centre console micro cloud with soft feel armrest
  • Rear 12v plug in boot
  • Removable parcel shelf
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisor for driver and passenger with mirror/ticket holder and light
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • White steering wheel logo
  • 4 Native youclip fixation points
  • 7" digital driver display
  • ADAS Disconnect (advance driving systems disconnect) - My Safety
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Blind spot warning
  • Cruise control and speed limiter
  • Driver attention warning
  • Eco mode
  • Electric power assisted steering
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Energy smart management
  • Event data recoder
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
  • Multi view camera
  • Rescue code
  • Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)
  • eCall emergency system
  • Stop/start system
  • 17" Diamond cut tergan alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • Cast forming denim dashboard decopart
  • Cast forming denim door deco part
  • 10.1" media display with DAB, smartphone replication, bluetooth, connected services, 4 speakers,plus access to apps vis app store
  • 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
  • In-car WIFI hotspot
  • 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.