Nissan Qashqai versus Skoda Octavia

Sheepdish1

Hi, would appreciate some feedback. Currently driving a car that is quite impractical for me to use so need to change it. Guzzling fuel has 3 doors and no boot space due to space saver spare tire that needs to be inflated all the time. 2.2 engine and tax is massive but have never had any issues with it in terms of maintenance even though it’s 14 years old now!

Looking for car to buy 2008.

Want to get something that has smaller road tax and engine but would would like it to be safe as I have little people travelling in the back and am on motorways and poor quality country roads quite a lot 😊

Was looking at a Nissan Quishqai and someone I spoke to said that it would be safer to buy a Skoda / Volkswagen for example.

They commented that the the Qaishqui uses Japanese metal which isn’t as strong as German manufactured cars and that a Nissan might not fair out as well in an accident.

I was involved bad collision before and want to buy something that is sturdy but not too expensive to buy and run. I know any car hit fast enough won’t fair out too well but I would like something reasonably heavy.

Any feedback really appreciated

Atlantic Dawn

I wasn't aware Japan had a steel industry.

You should check the Euro NCAP ratings for both cars before making a decision if safety is a concern.

https://www.euroncap.com/en

Lantus

Skoda may have the better ride on such a variety of roads. Don't get low profile tyres. Boot on octavia is massive so great family car. Would consider tow bar as kids bikes are easier to mount.

If quashqai look at 7 seater for extra boot.

Sheepdish1

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I wasn't aware Japan had a steel industry.

You should check the Euro NCAP ratings for both cars before making a decision if safety is a concern.

https://www.euroncap.com/en

Yeah I’ve looked at euroncap but because it’s 2008 it doesn’t give much detail at all.

With regards to the Japanese metal, I’ve no idea how accurate or not that is but a mechanic who buys and sells cars mentioned this to me😊

Sheepdish1

Lantus wrote: »

Skoda may have the better ride on such a variety of roads. Don't get low profile tyres. Boot on octavia is massive so great family car. Would consider tow bar as kids bikes are easier to mount.

If quashqai look at 7 seater for extra boot.

Yeah that is also what the mechanic said. He said in terms of driving the Skoda could fair out much better too

rn

Not sure if you are going new or second hand, but my wife has 181 2l diesel, 6 speed manual. Excellent car to drive and really excellent real world fuel economy. Outstandingly practical car with huge boot. Bumper already has a factory bumber cut for a swanneck tow bar. Hers is style level, which is 2nd highest spec. Comes with excellent and large touch screen in dash infotainment system.

Main downsides are it's not a head turner. And back seats haven't a lot of leg room. OK for children, not for tall adults. It's got a manual hand break, which is gone from the vw golf and passat.

colm_mcm

Sheepdish1 wrote: »

They commented that the the Qaishqui uses Japanese metal which isn’t as strong as German manufactured cars and that a Nissan might not fair out as well in an accident.

You know the Qashqai is built in Sunderland? Your mate is talking through his hole.

Also the 2008 Octavia, which came out in 2004 only has a 4 star safety rating. Qashqai got 5 stars on a newer more difficult test.

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colm_mcm wrote: »

You know the Qashqai is built in Sunderland? Your mate is talking through his hole.

Also the 2008 Octavia, which came out in 2004 only has a 4 star safety rating. Qashqai got 5 stars on a newer more difficult test.

I've moved from an 08 Octavia petrol to a 151 superb diesel.
Serviced it yearly, did a 6 month oil and filter change. Car was bulletproof. 167k km.
Get an estate.

beauf

Sheepdish1 wrote: »

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I was involved bad collision before and want to buy something that is sturdy but not too expensive to buy and run. I know any car hit fast enough won’t fair out too well but I would like something reasonably heavy....

Car safely doesn't depend on weight. It relies on safety features and crumple zones to absorb and dissipate the force of impact.

Which would you prefer to hit at speed a steel wall or one made out of cushions and cardboard.

MarkN

You could argue a car with a higher seating layout is beneficial to protecting occupants.

Properly laughed at the Japanese steel comment. Real pub talk that one!

As mentioned, Qashqai is built in the U.K.

beauf

Imagine a truck hitting a car. A SUV is a smaller version of truck. A SUV is less stable than a car though.

Sheepdish1

colm_mcm wrote: »

You know the Qashqai is built in Sunderland? Your mate is talking through his hole.

Also the 2008 Octavia, which came out in 2004 only has a 4 star safety rating. Qashqai got 5 stars on a newer more difficult test.

He's not a friend of mine, he is a mechanic, he just mentioned that the metal imported on them wouldn't as strong as a Skoda for example.

I have no idea is it is valid or not but would just like something little sturdy but also reliable Another person I spoke to said that buying an old Quaishqi or any older car could mean I have to put more money into it as it as a 2008 is quite ''old'' in car terms.

I don't have a lot of knowledge about about cars hence this thread but thank you

Sheepdish1

beauf wrote: »

Car safely doesn't depend on weight. It relies on safety features and crumple zones to absorb and dissipate the force of impact.

Which would you prefer to hit at speed a steel wall or one made out of cushions and cardboard.

Good point thanks

Sheepdish1

MarkN wrote: »

You could argue a car with a higher seating layout is beneficial to protecting occupants.

Properly laughed at the Japanese steel comment. Real pub talk that one!

As mentioned, Qashqai is built in the U.K.

Yeah, I know what you mean, people love pub talk don't they That is why I have posted here as I will get a mix of different opinions

Maybe I need to not look at the make of the car so much. Another mechanic said I would be better buying a newer car 2011 if I can. he made a good point that it is ''old'' in terms of cars:D

Wonder would it be good to bring in a diesel from England or will I be hammered with VRT.

What is the difference between petrol and diesel?

My car is diesel and is still going strong but realised yesterday that it is consuming 29mpg :eek::eek::eek:

MarkN

That is true, there is an argument that something like a 2004 Octavia will have inferior safety equipment compared to a 2011 car but then a 'normal' 2011 car won't have the same safety stuff as a 2018 so where do you draw the line.

If you Google any make of car and NCAP rating, depending on how long ago the test was carried out you should get some decent info.