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Nissan Qashqai vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Fiat 500?

Nissan Qashqai vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers markedly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is markedly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers significantly more boot space – 504 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 319 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries noticeably more – 516 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 191 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.

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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I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Fiat
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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