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Nissan Qashqai vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Genesis G70?

Nissan Qashqai vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • slightly more power
  • noticeably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Qashqai is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,949 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

G70

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 Genesis G70 offers slightly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more boot space – 504 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries a bit more – 516 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Genesis
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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