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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
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 4.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 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.

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 somewhat more boot space – 601 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries slightly more – 610 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is far 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 £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
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 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
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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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