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Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Corolla?

Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Toyota Corolla is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers a bit more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers visibly more boot space – 504 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries moderately more – 516 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is clearly 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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The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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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