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Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Captur

A side-by-side comparison of the used Nissan Qashqai and Renault Captur — price, real monthly finance, running costs and MOT reliability, all from live UK stock.

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Nissan Qashqai or Renault Captur — which should I buy?

The Nissan Qashqai starts cheaper (Nissan Qashqai from £4,995, Renault Captur from £5,294), with illustrative finance from £132/mo and £128/mo respectively. On MOT reliability they score 90% and 88% first-time passes. The full spec, running-cost and deal breakdown is below.

Qashqai from
£4,995
Captur from
£5,294
In stock
12 vs 5
MetricNissan QashqaiRenault Captur
Cheapest in stock£4,995£5,294
Median price£9,388£5,995
From (per month)Illustrative, from live stock£132/mo (HP, 60 months, 21.9% APR)£128/mo (HP, 60 months, 12.4% APR)
Road tax (VED)Typical car in stock£200/yr£20/yr
Median mileage57,024 mi58,587 mi
Median year20182017
Median CO₂122 g/km107 g/km
Typical power138 bhp90 bhp
Most common fuelPetrolDiesel
Most common gearboxManualManual
MOT first-time passDVSA history90%88%
Great/good deals in stockMotoring.Today price rating4 / 123 / 5

Motoring.Today score

Our 0–100 vehicle-intelligence score: reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates, the rest from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Higher is better — the stronger side is highlighted.

ScoreNissan QashqaiRenault Captur
Overall76/10079/100
Reliability6177
Running costs7386
Safety9875
Family & practicality8781
Insurance6676

A guide, not a guarantee — based on the sample of stock and MOT/spec records we hold for each model.

Specs, side by side

Manufacturer specifications across the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Captur trim range. The stronger figure is highlighted where there's a clear better/worse direction (dimensions are shown for reference only).

SpecNissan QashqaiRenault Captur
MPG (combined)33–74 mpg43–78 mpg
CO₂ emissions99–208 g/km30–148 g/km
Insurance group1 (cheapest) – 50Group 11–29Group 7–22
Euro NCAP safety5 stars (2021)4 stars (2024)
0–60mph7.6s8.3s
Power104–187 bhp88–157 bhp
Seats55
Doors55
Length4377 mm4122 mm
Width2070 mm1778 mm
Height1595 mm1566 mm

About the finance figures

Monthly payments shown are illustrative examples drawn from real quotes on cars currently in stock — the exact rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check. They are not an offer of finance and are not a representative example of the total cost of credit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Nissan Qashqai or the Renault Captur cheaper to buy?
In current stock the Nissan Qashqai starts lower: the Nissan Qashqai is available from £4,995 (median £9,388) and the Renault Captur from £5,294 (median £5,995).
What are the monthly finance payments on the Nissan Qashqai vs the Renault Captur?
Illustrative finance starts from £132/mo (HP, 60 months, 21.9% APR) on the Nissan Qashqai and £128/mo (HP, 60 months, 12.4% APR) on the Renault Captur. These are examples from cars currently in stock, not offers of finance — the actual rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check.
Which is cheaper to tax, the Nissan Qashqai or the Renault Captur?
The most common annual road tax (VED) across Nissan Qashqai stock is £200/yr, versus £20/yr for the Renault Captur — so the Renault Captur is generally cheaper to tax.
Which is more reliable at MOT, the Nissan Qashqai or the Renault Captur?
Based on DVSA MOT history across our stock, the Nissan Qashqai averages a 90% first-time pass rate and the Renault Captur 88% — the Nissan Qashqai edges it on this measure.

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