Up! GTI vs Qashqai
Volkswagen · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Up! GTI
Beats the Qashqai by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Up! GTI beats the Qashqai by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Up! GTI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
115 hp
156 hp
0–100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
Top speed
196 km/h
195 km/h
Engine
1.0L Turbo I3
1.3L Turbocharged Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
200 Nm
260 Nm
Price
$20,000
$26,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Up! GTI
Qashqai
100 m
7.402s
7.436s
1/8 mile
10.947s
10.997s
1/4 mile
16.471s
16.547s
1 km
29.577s
29.716s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Up! GTI is $20,000 vs $26,000 for the Qashqai — a $6,000 gap. Power: Qashqai makes 41 hp more (115 vs 156).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Up! GTI or the Qashqai?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Up! GTI is faster, beating the Qashqai by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Up! GTI vs the Qashqai?
The Up! GTI hits 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, while the Qashqai does it in 8.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Up! GTI produces 115 hp; the Qashqai produces 156 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Up! GTI tops out at 196 km/h, and the Qashqai reaches 195 km/h.
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