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Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Renault Express?

Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Express: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Express

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers markedly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 90 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.

Seats: Nissan Qashqai offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is only slightly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 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.

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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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Reviews Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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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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The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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