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Nissan Qashqai vs DS Automobiles N°4 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 224 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or DS Automobiles N°4?

Nissan Qashqai vs DS Automobiles N°4: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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DS Automobiles N°4

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly 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:

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

Nissan Qashqai is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°4 costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles N°4 uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

N°4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles N°4 offers very slightly more power – delivering 224 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°4 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°4 delivers marginally more torque with 360 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 30 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 only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,436 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers a bit more boot space – 504 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°4 carries barely more – 542 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°4 is far ahead 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 £33,600
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DS Automobiles N°4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 224 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 77 - 449 km
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Reviews Nissan Qashqai

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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Reviews DS Automobiles N°4

5 (1 Reviews)
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Tobalo
2 May 2026, 17:25:55

It's a very well-built car, with a level of fit-and-finish and materials that the Germans can't even come close to.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
33,600 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
77 - 449 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,436 - 1,792 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
458 - 542 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
130 - 224 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, A, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Nissan Qashqai?

The Nissan Qashqai is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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