Comparison - Toyota RAV4 SUV 2015 - vs - Nissan Qashqai Black Edition 2017

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Model: 
Average Price: 
25,699
Updated: 
16 Nov 2016
33,599
converted from British Pound
Updated: 
22 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
17.17gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Barcelona Red Metallic
#630C17
Black
#000000
Blue Crush Metallic
#050347
Classic Silver Metallic
#838383
Hot Lava
#821600
Magnetic Gray Metallic
#141318
Pyrite Mica
#5F5B5A
Super White
#D7D7D7
Color: 
INK BLUE
#132E73
BRONZE
#64544B
STORM WHITE
#E9E8E5
BLADE SILVER
#A2A6A6
MAGNETIC RED
#A11E1F
NIGHTSHADE
#423E42
PEARL BLACK
#2A2A2A
GUN METALLIC
#7D807E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

With their up-for-anything personality, easy-to-park size and sensible appetite for fuel, compact crossovers are some of the most popular vehicles on the road. Versatility is their greatest asset, as you can easily fill them with car seats, groceries, sports equipment or the latest spoils from an antiquing trip and be on your merry way. Among these practical SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 has long been a favorite of savvy shoppers of all ages and tastes.
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All things considered, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 is not overwhelmingly strong in any one area, but it shines as a solid, well-rounded entry in a very competitive segment. As such, the RAV4 should easily meet the needs of most shoppers.

pros
Roomy interior for people and cargo
Strikes a good balance between ride comfort and sure-footed handling.

cons
No engine upgrade option
Usefulness of available Entune smartphone features is diminished by cumbersome setup process

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is a practical crossover with confident handling. Just know that driving enjoyment is not its strong point
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The RAV4 has smoothed away all the former SUV cues; now it's pleasant enough if a little inexpensive inside.
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Mediocre four-cylinder power undercuts the RAV4's solid steering and ride
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Interior space is fine, but the RAV4's rear seat is flat, and there's an ample supply of rubbery trim in base versions
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The RAV4's crash scores are now merely par, in a class with some high standards.
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The RAV4 makes the most sense in value-laden XLE and LE trim levels
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Pros
Clean styling
Responsive six-speed automatic
Standard rear view camera and Bluetooth
AWD that works well on the road

cons
No higher-output engine option
No third-row seat
Back seat feels flat
Mismatched trims in Limited

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2017 RAV4 faces stiff competition in the compact SUV class. It trails several rivals in terms of style and performance, but it has impressive safety features in all trims and one of the most spacious cabins in its class
It boasts a generous list of standard features, including more safety features than most in the class
The RAV4 is a reliable family hauler that comes with a generous list of features, with a particular focus on safety to keep your mind at ease when carting your family around
you may find rival SUVs at lower prices with nicer interiors, but they may not have the long list of standard features or near top-of-the-class cargo space that the RAV4 does.

Pros

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 ups the ante in the fiercely competitive compact SUV class by including advanced safety features for every trim level. Once you factor in the RAV4 reputation for reliability this car link crossover is definitely worth your consideration...Edmund

"Despite the sea of competitors swimming in the compact-SUV pool, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 remains the gold medal champ. The RAV4 succeeds on so many levels because it doesn't try to be too many things. so even well-equipped models remain within reach of the average buyer." -- Kelley Blue Book

Cons
There's certainly nothing wrong with the RAV4 as a responsible family vehicle, but there's nothing so right about it that it's an object of desire." -- Consumer Guide (2015)

By: 
usnews.com

The Qashqai is certainly one of the bigger cars in the small SUV class.There might be four models, but there are three specification levels. The ST has cloth trim, cruise control, air-conditioning, some fake leather bits and pieces, reversing camera, halogen headlights, four speaker stereo and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Pros
Big interior
Excellent build quality
Comfortable ride

Cons
Interior missing some tech toys
Diesel servicing costs
Fuel consumption high (no stop-start to reduce it)

By: 
carsguide.com.au

This is the facelifted Nissan Qashqai, which has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. More than 230,000 examples of the Qashqai were sold in Europe in 2016, but that hasn’t stopped Nissan from giving the its family SUV a thorough overhaul. The headline change is the addition of autonomous driving tech called ProPILOT; by the end of the year, the Qashqai will have the ability to steer, accelerate and brake itself in a single lane on motorways. Nissan can’t yet say whether or not this will be standard on top trim levels, however.
Nissan claims higher-quality materials give the SUV’s cabin a more premium feel. Visible changes include a new flat-bottomed multifunction steering wheel and a fresh user interface for the infotainment system. And a new range-topping Tekna+ grade has been added, bringing luxuries such as 3D-effect quilted leather upholstery.

The new Qashqai features modifications to the suspension and steering to improve comfort, while new insulating materials are claimed to make it more refined. No changes have been made to the range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, however, so buyers can choose from an entry-level 113bhp 1.2-litre petrol, a 161bhp 1.6-litre petrol, and 1.5 or 1.6-litre diesels. The 1.5 dCi 110 should be the cheapest to run, with CO2 emissions of 99g/km.

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
1.20L
Torque: 
172ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
140ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
176hp
at 6 000rpm
117hp
at 4 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
35.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Electric speed sensitive power steering
Lights On' warning buzzer
Multi function display
Full Link App interface

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
179.90in
172.32in
Width: 
72.60in
71.10in
Height: 
65.40in
62.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.30in
7.40in
Front Track: 
61.80in
61.42in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
61.42in
Wheel Base: 
104.70in
104.17in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.80
Rear Head Room: 
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
42.60in
Rear leg room: 
37.20in
Front Hip Room: 
54.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
48.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
73.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
1607lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.40cu.ft
15.19cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
29.00degrees
19.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.00degrees
28.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
3435.00lbs
2934.35lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Glove box
interior lighting (front map light and two rear lights)
Advanced Drive Assist Display (ADAD)
nstant & Average Fuel economy meter (in drive computer), distance to empty, average speed
Headlight warning chime

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering
Rear window demister
Rear view mirror with auto Anti-Dazzle
Front sun visors with vanity mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
Cloth
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Leather accented^ seat trim
6-way power adjustable driver seat with slide/ reclining/height adjust & manual lumbar adjustment
Front passenger seat with manual slide/recline
Adjustable front headrests with 1-way adjustment
Front passenger assist grip
2 Cup holders - front centre console
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Driver and front passenger seat back pockets
Rear Seats Features: 
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Second row centre armrest
60/40 split second row seating
Adjustable rear headrests with 1-way adjustment
Rear passenger assist grip 2
2 rear centre armrest
4 Bottle holders in door

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Independent Front Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
multi link Rear Suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air conditioning
Dual vanity mirrors
Ambient interior lighting
Configurable cargo system
Chrome inside door handles
Interior trim finish - premium Piano Black
12v power outlet x 2
Illuminated luggage area
Rear cargo area luggage hooks (4)

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Colour 7" QVGA Display
Satellite Navigation
Single CD player with MP3 capability
USB/iPod
Traffic Monitoring
NissanConnect
streaming audio
6 Speakers
Bluetooth® handsfree phone system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Intermittent wipers
LED headlights
High beam assist
Door mirrors with power adjustment
Door mirrors with power folding
Heated outside door mirrors
Privacy glass (2nd row, and rear)
Rear spoiler
Mudflaps (Front and Rear)
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 6.5
19"
Wheels more: 
Full wheel covers
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
First Aid Kit
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Active Trace Contro
Active Ride Control
Active Engine Brake
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Moving Object Detection (MOD)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Front and rear parking sensors
Driver and front passenger front-impact SRS airbags
Driver and front passenger side-impact SRS airbags
Intelligent Park Assist (IPA)
SRS curtain airbags extending to rear seats
Front seatbelts with load limiters and pretensioners
3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) front and rear seatbelts (all)
Driver and front passenger seatbelt height adjustment
front and Rear passenger seatbelt warning
Child restraint anchorage (RH/LH ISOFIX# + top tether and centre top tether)
Rear door child locks
Rain sensing, speed sensitive, variable intermittent front wipers
Rear Intermittent wiper
Follow me home headlights
Hazard warning lights
High mounted stop light in rear spoiler
Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS) vehicle immobiliser
Front and rear crumple zones
Side intrusion bars
Energy-absorbing steering column

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Management
RAV4 Chrome Package
Protection Package
Preferred Accessory Package
Exterior Options: 
Body SIde Molding
4 Piece Front & Rear Splashguards
Doorsill Protector
Door Edge Guards
Roof Rack Cross Bars and Side Rail
Paint Protection Film
Body Side Molding
Rear Bumper Protector
Clear Paint Protection - Door Package
Mudguards
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Alloy Wheel Locks
Clear Paint Protection - Hood Package
Doorsill Protector
Interior Options: 
10" Overhead DVD System
Cargo Net
Cargo Net Tray
Carpet Mats w/Lipped Trunk Mat
Connectivity Package (4 Piece)
Four Season Floor Mat Package
Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Mat
Electrochromic Mirror
Interior Light Kit
Homelink
SofTech Seating

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ash, cloth
#6B6A67
Black, cloth
#151515
Color: 
#3B3B3A