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Nissan Qashqai vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or SsangYong Musso?

Nissan Qashqai vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SsangYong Musso is barely cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 marginally more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Musso delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 70 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries considerably more – 1,010 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 494 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is decisively ahead 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
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 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
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
SsangYong
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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