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BMW iX3 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (469 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (54,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX3 or Nissan Qashqai?

BMW iX3 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

BMW iX3

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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

iX3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Qashqai is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW iX3 costs 54,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,737 £.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW iX3 offers clearly more power – delivering 469 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX3 delivers clearly more torque with 645 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 315 Nm more.

iX3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries very slightly more – 516 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX3 is clearly superior overall 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 £54,300
iX3

BMW iX3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 320 - 469 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 635 - 805 km
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4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Johan
20 Sept 2025, 16:15:37

Nice range, fast charging and… bidirectional charging!!

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3 Jun 2026, 20:17:58

Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,300 - 66,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
635 - 805 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
465 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
320 - 469 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 645 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
235 - 345 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the BMW iX3?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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