Kia Sportage vs Nissan X-Trail: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Kia · 2010–2015
Sportage SL
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.3 s
- Top speed
- 173 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,490 kg
Nissan · 2013–2022
X-Trail T32
- Power
- 116 kW158 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Top speed
- 198 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,557 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Sportage SL 3 X-Trail T32 2
- Family X-Trail T32 Boot: 565 l vs 465 l
- City Sportage SL Length: 4,440 mm vs 4,690 mm; Consumption: 5.3 l/100 km vs 6.4 l/100 km
- Long trips Sportage SL Range: 1,094 km vs 938 km (estimated)
- Performance X-Trail T32 Power per tonne: 75 kW/t vs 57 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 11.5 s vs 12.3 s
- Running costs Sportage SL Fuel per year: €1,310 vs €1,680 (estimated)
In plain words
Nissan X-Trail is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 11.5 s against 12.3 s for Kia Sportage. Nissan X-Trail is 250 mm longer than Kia Sportage (4,690 mm vs 4,440 mm). Kia Sportage is lighter by 67 kg (1,490 kg vs 1,557 kg). Nissan X-Trail has the bigger boot: 565 l against 465 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,310 (Kia Sportage), €1,680 (Nissan X-Trail) (estimated). Kia Sportage is the older design (from 1993); Nissan X-Trail arrived in 2000. On the catalog figures, the Nissan X-Trail is the pick for family and performance; the Kia Sportage is the pick for city, long trips and running costs.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Sportage SL | X-Trail T32 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 407 | C · 443 |
| Power | 33 | 41 |
| Grip | 32 | 32 |
| Handling | 55 | 51 |
| Top speed | 28 | 38 |
| Launch | 22 | 26 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 X-Trail T32X-Trail T32 · 1.3 DIG-T (158 PS) DCT · petrol · 116 kW (158 PS) 17.87 sat 122 km/h
- 2 Sportage SLSportage SL · 1.7 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 18.10 sat 121 km/h · +0.23 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Sportage SL | X-Trail T32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,440 mm174.8 in | 4,690 mm184.6 in +250 mm +9.8 in +5.6% |
| Width | 1,855 mm73.0 in | 1,820 mm71.7 in −35 mm −1.4 in −1.9% |
| Height | 1,635 mm64.4 in | 1,710 mm67.3 in +75 mm +3.0 in +4.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm103.9 in | 2,705 mm106.5 in +65 mm +2.6 in +2.5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg3,285 lb | 1,557 kg3,433 lb +67 kg +148 lb +4.5% |
| Boot | 465 l16.4 cu ft | 565 l20.0 cu ft +100 l +3.5 cu ft +21.5% |
| Fuel tank | 58 l15.3 gal US | 60 l15.9 gal US +2 l +0.5 gal US +3.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Sportage SL (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Kia Sportage | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Sportage SL · 1.7 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) | X-Trail T32 · 1.3 DIG-T (158 PS) DCT · petrol · 116 kW (158 PS) |
| Production years | 2010–2015 | 2013–2022 |
| Body | SUV, Convertible | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp | 116 kW (158 PS) 156 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 61–195 kW (83–265 PS) 82–261 hp | 84–206 kW (114–280 PS) 113–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 260 Nm 192 lb-ft | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 12.3 s | 11.5 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 173 km/h 107 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 57 kW/t 69 hp/ton calculated | 75 kW/t 91 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,700 cc 1.7 l | 1,332 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l |
| Engine code | No data | HR13 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm 174.8 in | 4,690 mm 184.6 in |
| Width | 1,855 mm 73.0 in | 1,820 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1,635 mm 64.4 in | 1,710 mm 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm 103.9 in | 2,705 mm 106.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb Better | 1,557 kg 3,433 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 465 l 16.4 cu ft | 565 l 20.0 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 58 l 15.3 gal US | 60 l 15.9 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 5.3 l/100 km 44.4 mpg US Better | 6.4 l/100 km 36.8 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 139 g/km Better | 145 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,310/year estimated Better | €1,680/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 1,094 km 680 mi estimated Better | 938 km 583 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2010) | ★★★★★ (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel, €1.75/l petrol.