Nissan Qashqai (2013 – 2018) vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (2014 – 2017): specs compared

The Nissan Qashqai is the more powerful of the two, with up to 163 hp against 150 hp. The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 190 km/h. The Nissan Qashqai is the lighter car, from 1,138 kg against 1,324 kg.

Specification Nissan Qashqai Nissan Qashqai 2013 – 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 – 2017
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2013 – 2018 2014 – 2017
Body style — —
Variants 7 11
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 110 – 163 hp 86 – 150 hp
Torque 190 – 320 Nm 160 – 320 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.1 – 12.9 s 8.8 – 13.2 s
Top speed 172 – 190 km/h 177 – 212 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.8 – 5.8 L/100 km 3.9 – 5.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,376 mm 4,338 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,806 mm
Height 1,590 mm 1,577 mm
Wheelbase 2,647 mm 2,685 mm
Curb weight 1,138 – 1,518 kg 1,324 – 1,492 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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