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Suzuki Ignis vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or Nissan Qashqai?

Suzuki Ignis vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

Ignis

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Ignis is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,997 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Suzuki Ignis with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 Nissan Qashqai offers substantially more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers considerably more torque with 330 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm more.

Ignis

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, Suzuki Ignis is significantly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers substantially more boot space – 504 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries markedly more – 516 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is decisively ahead 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.

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Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Suzuki Ignis

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Suzuki Ignis
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 122 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
107 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Ignis?

The Suzuki Ignis is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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