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Audi A4 Avant vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi A4 Avant vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Qashqai is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers barely more boot space – 504 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Audi A4 Avant
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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