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Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Volvo EC40?

Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,015 £.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Qashqai is moderately faster – reaching 206 km/h, while the Volvo EC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers somewhat more boot space – 504 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,447 L, about 251 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £46,600
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 488 - 584 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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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