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Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

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

Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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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.

Both models are evenly matched in price – each starts at 29,600 £ .

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

Corolla Touring Sports

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 somewhat 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 Touring Sports 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is barely lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries a bit more – 516 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai sits just 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
Nissan Qashqai
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Nissan Qashqai
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
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Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
400 - 440 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
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