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Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Renault Kangoo?

Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space

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

Qashqai

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.

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,891 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Qashqai is noticeably faster – reaching 206 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers slightly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 60 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers substantially more boot space – 950 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 446 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,603 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries slightly more – 610 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo is clearly ahead overall 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 £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 278 - 285 km
Nissan Qashqai
Renault Kangoo

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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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Nissan Qashqai
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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