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GWM ORA 05 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 05 or Nissan Qashqai?

GWM ORA 05 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

GWM ORA 05

  • visibly cheaper
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • a bit 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

ORA 05

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

GWM ORA 05 is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 Nissan Qashqai offers visibly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers slightly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

ORA 05

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 barely lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers a bit more boot space – 504 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries clearly more – 516 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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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GWM ORA 05

The ORA 05 is a stylish electric hatch that mixes playful, modern styling with a well-finished cabin aimed at urban drivers. It delivers comfortable, composed city driving and sensible practicality, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want an easy-to-live-with, characterful EV.

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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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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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karol
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
23,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
158 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
422 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,833 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
360 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
118 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
GWM
Brand
Nissan
Is the GWM ORA 05 offered with different drivetrains?

The GWM ORA 05 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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