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Nissan Qashqai vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or VW Golf?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

VW Golf has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 4410 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf has a evident edge – offering 333 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf is minimal lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers evident more room – 504 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai performs to a small extent better – up to 1447 L, which is about 210 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1665 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW

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Is the Nissan Qashqai offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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