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Nissan Qashqai vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Vauxhall Corsa?

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

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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.

Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9985 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Qashqai manages with 4.50 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Nissan Qashqai has a distinct edge – offering 205 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs barely noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Qashqai pulls evident stronger with 330 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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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, Vauxhall Corsa is distinct lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers noticeable more room – 504 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai performs noticeable better – up to 1447 L, which is about 366 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai somewhat takes the win – 520 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Qashqai proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Qashqai is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 6.8 L
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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1665 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall

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Is the Nissan Qashqai offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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