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Nissan Qashqai vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or VW Golf Variant?

Nissan Qashqai vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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VW Golf Variant

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf Variant is a bit cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,467 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 Variant offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant 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.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant is somewhat faster – 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: the VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers a bit more boot space – 611 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 195 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries very slightly more – 547 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is clearly superior 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 £26,100
Golf Variant

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/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 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
203 - 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
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
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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