Volvo XC40 2020 vs Nissan Qashqai 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Hybrid | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Volvo XC40) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Nissan Qashqai) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Volvo XC40 engine produces 29 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Despite less power, Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine: No major systemic issues have been identified with this engine over the years. The most commonly reported concerns—though not widespread—include unstable idle, intake valve contamination, and complaints ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC40 and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1281 litres | 1447 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Volvo XC40 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 166 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 24 800 | |
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