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VW Transporter Bus vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Nissan Qashqai?

VW Transporter Bus vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Qashqai is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,873 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

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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 VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 763 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 627 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Nissan Qashqai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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