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VW Touareg vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (462 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touareg or Nissan Qashqai?

VW Touareg vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

VW Touareg

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Touareg

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Qashqai is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,702 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 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 VW Touareg offers clearly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Touareg is a bit 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 Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Touareg

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 639 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers noticeably more boot space – 810 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 306 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,800 L, about 353 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 231 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg 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 £64,300
Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 km
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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
119 - 239 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Payload
550 - 751 kg
Payload
466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the VW Touareg have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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