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Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Peugeot 508 SW?

Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

508 SW

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 Peugeot 508 SW offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 190 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers marginally more boot space – 530 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries a bit more – 516 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
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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