Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Nissan Qashqai – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29400 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 9094 £.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a clearly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 460 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs distinct better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls clearly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Nissan Qashqai is clearly perceptible lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slight more room – 520 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1580 L, which is about 133 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 530 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.