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Audi A8 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi A8 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Qashqai is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 366 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

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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 significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more boot space – 504 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Nissan Qashqai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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