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Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Renault Espace?

Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Espace

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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.

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is somewhat lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers clearly more boot space – 692 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries moderately more – 581 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 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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Nissan Qashqai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
-
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full 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
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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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