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Nissan Qashqai vs VW Touran – 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 Touran?

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

Qashqai @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Qashqai has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 5790 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Qashqai manages with 4.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.70 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 Nissan Qashqai has a distinct edge – offering 205 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Nissan Qashqai is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly perceptible more room – 834 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 533 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran somewhat takes the win – 601 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Qashqai proves to be wins by a narrow margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Qashqai is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Qashqai @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 6.8 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 Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1665 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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