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Nissan Qashqai vs VW Golf Variant – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Qashqai or VW Golf Variant fits your lifestyle better.

Nissan Qashqai

VW Golf Variant

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 Variant has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3467 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf Variant has a clearly perceptible 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 Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls distinct 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 Variant is barely noticeable lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers to a small extent more room – 611 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs slightly better – up to 1642 L, which is about 195 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant hardly perceptible takes the win – 547 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Nissan Qashqai
VW Golf Variant

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1665 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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, G, F, C
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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