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VW Golf Variant vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Nissan Qashqai?

VW Golf Variant vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

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 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 758 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.3 L/100km – no difference here.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers only slightly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers only slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 very 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 somewhat more boot space – 611 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries only slightly more – 547 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant holds a decisive overall lead 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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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
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
114 - 159 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

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

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