MG HS vs Nissan Qashqai
SE 1.5 T-GDI Petrol Manual
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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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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
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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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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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.
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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 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 |
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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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| Drive type Front 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 1.5 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
*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.