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Nissan Qashqai vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Subaru Impreza?

Nissan Qashqai vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 marginally cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 703 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers substantially more torque with 330 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 148 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 a bit lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers noticeably more boot space – 504 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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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Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Subaru
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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