BMW X1 vs Nissan Qashqai
The key differences
The BMW X1 is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 296 hp, 108 hp more than the Nissan Qashqai's best.
The BMW X1 is 75 mm (3 in) longer than the Nissan Qashqai.
Typical kerb weights are 1,500 kg for the BMW X1 and 1,330 kg for the Nissan Qashqai.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | BMW X1 | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | 2006 |
| Power | 134–296 hp (100–221 kW) | 138–188 hp (103–140 kW) |
| Torque | 230–477 Nm | 240–270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–9.2 s | 9.9–10.2 s |
| Top speed | 190–250 km/h | 196–198 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 7 | 5 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 4.9 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 26–28 mpg | — |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,500 mm (177 in) | 4,425 mm (174 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (73 in) | 1,835 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,642 mm (65 in) | 1,625 mm (64 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm (106 in) | 2,665 mm (105 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) | 1,330 kg (2,932 lb) |
| Sold in | Europe | Europe |