Compare the MG HS vs Nissan Qashqai
SE 1.5 T-GDI Petrol Manual
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Both the MG HS and the Nissan Qashqai offer a practical approach to family transport, combining generous interior space with plenty of standard kit. The MG HS stands out for its roomy cabin and strong value-for-money appeal, though its infotainment setup can prove a bit fiddly on the move. Meanwhile, the Nissan Qashqai leans heavily into everyday ease of use with its intuitive physical controls and solid interior layout, even if its boot capacity is slightly smaller than some alternatives. Neither car aims to thrill you on a country lane, but both handle daily school runs and longer motorway trips with comfort and composure.
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Choose it for
- its remarkably roomy boot and back seat, plus an impressive array of standard equipment packed into a smart, affordable family SUV.
Worth knowing
- the infotainment system relies heavily on the touchscreen and can feel a bit sluggish to respond when you are trying to make quick adjustments.
Choose it for
- its sensible, practical cabin layout featuring plenty of intuitive physical buttons that make adjusting settings simple while on the move.
Worth knowing
- the boot space is slightly smaller than what you will find in several rival SUVs because Nissan chose to prioritise generous rear leg room.
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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.