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Nissan Qashqai vs Porsche Cayenne – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Qashqai or Porsche Cayenne fits your lifestyle better.

Nissan Qashqai

Porsche Cayenne

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Qashqai has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 57395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a significantly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 534 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs distinct better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 99 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls convincingly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 620 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, Nissan Qashqai is convincingly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeable more room – 772 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs slightly better – up to 1708 L, which is about 261 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Nissan Qashqai
Porsche Cayenne

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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km

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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Nissan Qashqai
Porsche Cayenne
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Cayenne @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 39900 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1665 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Porsche
Is the Nissan Qashqai offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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