Compare the Jaecoo 8 vs Nissan Qashqai
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Jaecoo 8 is longer and more powerful than the Nissan Qashqai, and it can be had with a third row of seats, which the Qashqai cannot have. Inside, the Qashqai provides a full panel of climate controls underneath the touchscreen, whereas adjusting the climate in the Jaecoo 8 is more difficult than it should be. Both cars let you easily turn off or silence annoying safety features. When driving on twisty roads, neither model gives much communication through your hands: the steering in the Jaecoo 8 is too light to communicate what the front wheels are doing, while the Qashqai offers very little feedback through the wheel.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 7 Best | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 110 litres (1 suitcase) | Boot space, seats up 504 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 448 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,447 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,820 mm x 1,930 mm x 1,710 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,425 mm x 1,835 mm x 1,625 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,680 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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.
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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.
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| Battery size 34.46 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5T SHS-P Auto | Engine name 1.3 DiG-T MH 158 |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP | Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 158 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 3 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 34.46 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 7 Best | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 110 litres | Boot (seats up) 504 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 448 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,447 litres Best |
| Length 4,820 mm | Length 4,425 mm |
| Width 1,930 mm | Width 1,835 mm |
| Height 1,710 mm | Height 1,625 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.67 m |
| Turning circle 11.5 m | Turning circle 11.1 m |
Full features list
*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.