Nissan Qashqai vs Fiat Grande Panda – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Fiat Grande Panda has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29400 £. That’s a price difference of around 13114 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.10 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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 has a clearly edge – offering 190 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Fiat Grande Panda takes 10 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Qashqai performs evident better – reaching 206 km/h, while the Fiat Grande Panda tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai pulls evident stronger with 330 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 125 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 Fiat Grande Panda is slight lighter – 1295 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers to a small extent more room – 504 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1447 L, which is about 81 L more than the Fiat Grande Panda.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai to a small extent takes the win – 520 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

All in all, the Nissan Qashqai 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.