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Nissan Qashqai vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Suzuki Jimny?

Nissan Qashqai vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Jimny is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 103 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 Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers clearly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Qashqai offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is noticeably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries significantly more – 516 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 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

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
3
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Suzuki
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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