Kia Sportage JE vs Nissan X-Trail T30: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia · 2004–2010

Sportage JE

Version (6 versions)

Power: 83 kW113 PS

All generations

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Nissan · 2000–2007

X-Trail T30

Version (5 versions)

Power: 100 kW136 PS

All generations

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

City Sportage JE Length: 4,350 mm vs 4,510 mm

In plain words

Nissan X-Trail T30 has more power: 100 kW (136 PS) against 83 kW (113 PS) for Kia Sportage JE. Nissan X-Trail T30 is 160 mm longer than Kia Sportage JE (4,510 mm vs 4,350 mm). Nissan X-Trail T30 is the older design (from 2000); Kia Sportage JE arrived in 2004. On the catalog figures, the Kia Sportage JE is the pick for city.

Size and weight

	Sportage JE	X-Trail T30
Length	4,350 mm171.3 in	4,510 mm177.6 in +160 mm +6.3 in +3.7%
Width	1,840 mm72.4 in	1,765 mm69.5 in −75 mm −3.0 in −4.1%
Wheelbase	2,630 mm103.5 in	2,625 mm103.3 in −5 mm −0.2 in −0.2%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

Difference vs Sportage JE (±). 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

General
	Kia Sportage JE	Nissan X-Trail T30
Version	2.0 · diesel · 83 kW (113 PS)	2.2 dCi diesel · 100 kW (136 PS)
Production years	2004–2010	2000–2007
Body	SUV	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.	83 kW (113 PS) 111 hp	100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp Better
Power, all versions	83–129 kW (113–175 PS) 111–173 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.	No data	314 Nm 232 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Engine	2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l	No data
Gearbox	No data	6-speed manual
Drive	No data	Four-wheel drive (4×4)
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,350 mm 171.3 in	4,510 mm 177.6 in
Width	1,840 mm 72.4 in	1,765 mm 69.5 in
Height	1,730 mm 68.1 in	No data
Wheelbase	2,630 mm 103.5 in	2,625 mm 103.3 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	No data	410 l 14.5 cu ft
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	No data	9.2 l/100 km 25.6 mpg US
Fuel cost per year	No data	€2,280/year estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP	No data	★★★★☆ (2002)

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.