Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.6 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid. 2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid has the higher listed output at 210 hp; 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 20 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD at 330 Nm and 2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid at 210 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD has the lower recorded consumption at 5.4 L/100km; 2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid is listed at 5.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 971 litres versus 504 litres, a difference of 467 litres. 2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid is 159 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD has the lower listed starting price at $34,200, compared with $34,295 for 2025 Ford Escape Active Hybrid. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.