Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Plug-in Hybrid has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.7 seconds, compared with 7.6 seconds for 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD. 2025 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Plug-in Hybrid has the higher listed output at 350 hp; 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 160 hp. 2025 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Plug-in Hybrid lists 350 Nm from the engine and 309 Nm from the electric motor; 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD lists 330 Nm. These are not marked as a torque win because component and system figures are not directly comparable. 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
2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 4WD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 504 litres versus 468 litres, a difference of 36 litres. 2025 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Plug-in Hybrid is 283 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 $49,490 for 2025 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Plug-in 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.