Car comparison

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSIvsNissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cupra Formentor

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2024
VS

Nissan Qashqai III (J12)

1.3 DIG-T

158 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2021-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T

  • Most powerful
    158 hp
    118 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    203 km/h
    126 mph
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraFormentor1.5 TSINissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
150hp112kW
158hp118kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,511kg3,331lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 197 km/h / 122 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
73.1s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,528mm60in
1,625mm64in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
504L
Max trunk volume-
1,447L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSINissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T5,500 rpm1,800-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraFormentor1.5 TSINissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
73.1 s
-
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
158 hp
118 kW

Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T has 8 hp more than Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI and Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
1,511 kg
3,331 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
203 km/h
126 mph
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
199 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI8.9 s
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T9.2 s

Although Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T has more power, Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI and Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T and Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
714 km
444 mi
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
203 km/h
126 mph
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
158 hp
118 kW
9.2 s
199 km/h
124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
158 hp
118 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
199 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
158 hp
118 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
199 km/h
124 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.9 s
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
9.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
NissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraFormentor1.5 TSINissanQashqai III (J12)1.3 DIG-T
Power
150 hp
112 kW
158 hp
118 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
9.2 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,511 kg
3,331 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCupra Formentor 1.5 TSINissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI

  • Is 123 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Qashqai III (J12) 1.3 DIG-T

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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