Nissan Qashqai (2010 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 195 km/h. The Nissan Qashqai uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,297 kg against 1,394 kg. At 4,331 mm, the Nissan Qashqai is 110 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Nissan
Qashqai
2010 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 14 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Gas / other, Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 103 – 150 hp | 98 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 156 – 320 Nm | 144 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 13.0 s | 8.6 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 195 km/h | 177 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 8.1 L/100 km | 5.1 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,331 mm | 4,221 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,297 – 1,568 kg | 1,394 – 1,514 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.