Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION vs Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 7.2 s Runner-up: 7.6 s
Power winner Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 204 hp Runner-up: 190 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 615 L Runner-up: 504 L
Price winner Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD $34,200 Runner-up: $34,490

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION against the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a petrol powertrain and the other a hybrid system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.2 seconds, compared with 7.6 seconds for 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has the higher listed output at 204 hp; 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION at 350 Nm and 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD at 330 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

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 615 litres versus 504 litres, a difference of 111 litres. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION is 114 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 $34,490 for 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION2025 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD2026
Performance
0-100 km/h7.2 s7.6 s
Top Speed220 km/h170 km/h
Power204 hp190 hp
Torque350 Nm330 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank58 L55 L
Efficiency7.5 L/100km5.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions171 g/km123 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,539 mm4,425 mm
Ground Clearance180 mm180 mm
Cargo615 L504 L
Curb Weight1,680 kg1,680 kg
Towing2,300 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.5 m11.1 m
Starting MSRP$34,490$34,200

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION vs Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.2 seconds, versus 7.6 seconds for 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has the higher listed top speed at 220 km/h (137 mph), compared with 170 km/h (106 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has more power at 204 hp, a 14 hp advantage over 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has more listed cargo space at 615 litres (21.7 cu ft), versus 504 litres (17.8 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

Both cars have the same listed curb weight of 1,680 kg (3,704 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $34,200 USD, compared with $34,490 USD for 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION or the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD?

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.