Nissan Qashqai (2013 – 2018) vs BMW i3 (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The BMW i3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 9.1 s. The Nissan Qashqai has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 150 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,138 kg against 1,195 kg. At 4,376 mm, the Nissan Qashqai is 378 mm longer than the BMW i3.
| Specification |
Nissan
Qashqai
2013 – 2018
|
BMW
i3
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 163 hp | 102 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 320 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 12.9 s | 7.2 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 190 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.8 L/100 km | 0.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,376 mm | 3,998 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,138 – 1,518 kg | 1,195 – 1,315 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.