MG HS vs Nissan Qashqai

Sensible on price, and surprisingly posh
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

Both the MG HS and the Nissan Qashqai are sensible, practical family SUVs that prioritise everyday comfort over driving enjoyment. While neither will get your pulse racing on a twisty road, both offer plenty of space for a family, good amounts of standard equipment and fuss-free driving manners. The MG HS brings a smart interior and lots of room, whereas the Nissan Qashqai leans on its easy-going nature and well-thought-out cabin layout.

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

Choose it for

  • Its roomy boot and back seat, plus a smart interior that looks more expensive than its price tag suggests.

Worth knowing

  • The infotainment system is sluggish to respond and relies too heavily on the touchscreen.

Choose it for

  • Its friendly interior featuring physical switchgear and native access to Google apps through the infotainment screen.

Worth knowing

  • The boot is a little smaller than alternatives because Nissan has prioritised leg space over cargo capacity.

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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.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • 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 507 litres - 4 suitcases Best Boot space, seats up 504 litres - 4 suitcases
Boot space, seats down 1,484 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,447 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,670 mm x 1,890 mm x ?? 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 £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.
38.1 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 24 · 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 1.5 T-GDI Engine name 1.3 DiG-T MH 158
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 169 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 9.4 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) 507 litres Best Boot (seats up) 504 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,484 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,447 litres
Length 4,670 mm Length 4,425 mm
Width 1,890 mm Width 1,835 mm
Height Height 1,625 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 11.3 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Tri coat paint
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way electric adjustable driver seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Front centre sliding armrest with storage compartment
  • Front headrests
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
  • Leather multi function steering wheel
  • Single passenger seat
  • Driver attention alert
  • 12.3" Virtual driver information display
  • 12.3" colour touchscreen
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Emergency call service
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Speed limit assist
  • Trip computer
  • USB mobile phone charging function
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black door mirrors
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Front fog lights
  • Intelligent high beam
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Silver roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • Vehicle to Load
  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote central locking
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Door open warning
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seat belt height adjuster
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill launch assist
  • Manual rear child locks
  • Rear outer seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 19" Blade diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 4 USB A ports 2 front and 2 rear
  • 4 USB B ports 2 front and 2 rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB audio
  • 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.