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Nissan Qashqai vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or CUPRA Raval?

Nissan Qashqai vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Raval

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Qashqai

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.

CUPRA Raval is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,363 £.

Raval

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 CUPRA Raval offers barely more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers somewhat more torque with 330 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is somewhat lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers slightly more boot space – 504 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries marginally more – 516 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval 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.

from £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 300 - 445 km
Nissan Qashqai
CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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Nissan Qashqai
CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
300 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
470 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
CUPRA
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