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Used test: Nissan Qashqai vs Seat Ateca vs Skoda Karoq verdict
These family SUVs all sell in big numbers, so there are plenty of excellent used examples to choose from. But should you go for a Qashqai, an Ateca of a Karoq?...
Our verdict
Compared with its previous generation, the Nissan Qashqai retains a decent amount of comfort, while making big strides in interior quality and rear seat space. It's extremely well equipped, too, and it also handles well enough.
As a result, the Qashqai beats the Seat Ateca and, considering the Ateca is a former Used Car of the Year, that says a lot. The Ateca is better to drive, sure, but you pay for its sportiness with a firm ride, plus it lags behind for refinement.
This leaves the Skoda Karoq: is it first or last? Well, it's the former, because it offers the best compromise of ride and handling, not to mention it’s lovely inside and it has the most room for the family. Its reliability record is confidence-inspiring as well.
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1st – Skoda Karoq
For Best ride and handling balance; biggest boot; great visibility; best reliability score; best MPG
Against Lack of seating flexibility on SportLine trim
What Car? rating 5 stars out of 5
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2nd – Nissan Qashqai
For Comfy ride; relatively quiet at speed; great driving position; very well equipped; smart interior
Against Weak performance at low revs; handling is satisfactory rather than great
What Car? rating 4 stars out of 5
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3rd – Seat Ateca
For Most enjoyable handling; relatively strong performance
Against Noisiest at speed; firmest ride
What Car? rating 4 stars out of 5
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Specifications: Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 158 Tekna
Engine 4cyl, 1332cc, turbo, petrol
Power 156bhp at 5500rpm
Torque 192lb ft at 1800-4000rpm
0-60mph 9.8sec
Top speed 128mph
Test fuel economy 36.9mpg
Official fuel economy 44.1mpg
Specifications: Seat Ateca 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xperience Lux
Engine 4cyl, 1498cc, turbo, petrol
Power 148bhp at 5000-6000rpm
Torque 184lb ft at 1500-3500rpm
0-60mph 8.9sec
Top speed 124mph
Test fuel economy 36.7mpg
Official fuel economy 42.2mpg
Specifications: Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI 150 SportLine
Engine 4cyl, 1498cc, turbo, petrol
Power 148bhp at 5000-6000rpm
Torque 184lb ft at 1500-3500rpm
0-60mph 9.5sec
Top speed 129mph
Test fuel economy 38.6mpg
Official fuel economy 43.4mpg
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