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Fiat Panda vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Nissan Qashqai?

Fiat Panda vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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 Nissan Qashqai offers considerably more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers significantly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Qashqai offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is markedly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers substantially more boot space – 504 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries markedly more – 516 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai 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 £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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
14,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Fiat Panda?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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