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 Nissan Qashqai 2010 – 2013 Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors 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.

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