Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 vs Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 158: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 and Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 158 on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 | Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Body style | suv | suv |
| Years | 2017–2024 | 2021–2024 |
| Real-world efficiency | 33 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Official efficiency | 41 mpg | 44 mpg |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 156 | 145 |
| Road tax year one | £1,095 | £680 |
| Road tax standard | £195/yr | £195/yr |
| Insurance group | 21/50 | 18/50 |
| Depreciation | good | average |