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Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,492 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Trafic Transporter

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 a bit more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 35 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 Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 50 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 Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 706 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter holds a slight edge 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
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Nissan Qashqai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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