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Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Volvo V90?

Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Volvo V90

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Nissan Qashqai is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

V90

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 V90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

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 significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers barely more boot space – 504 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries very slightly more – 516 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Nissan Qashqai
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Nissan Qashqai
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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