Kia Sportage NQ5 vs Nissan X-Trail T33: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Kia · 2021–present
Sportage NQ5
- Power
- 195 kW265 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Top speed
- 191 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,905 kg
Nissan · 2020–present
X-Trail T33
- Power
- 150 kW204 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.0 s
- Top speed
- 170 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,664 kg
Version spec sheet All generations
Photo: Harvey Bold / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Sportage NQ5 2 X-Trail T33 1
- Family X-Trail T33 Boot: 560 l vs 540 l
- City Sportage NQ5 Length: 4,515 mm vs 4,680 mm
- Performance Sportage NQ5 Power per tonne: 102 kW/t vs 90 kW/t
In plain words
Nissan X-Trail T33 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.2 s for Kia Sportage NQ5. Nissan X-Trail T33 is 165 mm longer than Kia Sportage NQ5 (4,680 mm vs 4,515 mm). Nissan X-Trail T33 is lighter by 241 kg (1,664 kg vs 1,905 kg). Nissan X-Trail T33 has the bigger boot: 560 l against 540 l. Nissan X-Trail T33 is the older design (from 2020); Kia Sportage NQ5 arrived in 2021. On the catalog figures, the Nissan X-Trail T33 is the pick for family; the Kia Sportage NQ5 is the pick for city and performance.
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 NQ5 | X-Trail T33 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 489 | C · 478 |
| Power | 51 | 47 |
| Grip | 35 | 38 |
| Handling | 46 | 49 |
| Top speed | 35 | 27 |
| Launch | 41 | 42 |
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 T33e-POWER · hybrid · 150 kW (204 PS) 15.96 sat 138 km/h
- 2 Sportage NQ51.6 T-GDI plug-in hybrid · 195 kW (265 PS) 16.05 sat 138 km/h · +0.09 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Sportage NQ5 | X-Trail T33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,515 mm177.8 in † | 4,680 mm184.3 in +165 mm +6.5 in +3.7% |
| Width | 1,865 mm73.4 in † | 1,840 mm72.4 in −25 mm −1.0 in −1.3% |
| Height | 1,650 mm65.0 in † | 1,720 mm67.7 in +70 mm +2.8 in +4.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm105.5 in † | 2,705 mm106.5 in +25 mm +1.0 in +0.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,905 kg4,200 lb | 1,664 kg3,668 lb −241 kg −531 lb −12.7% |
| Boot | 540 l19.1 cu ft | 560 l19.8 cu ft +20 l +0.7 cu ft +3.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Sportage NQ5 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Kia Sportage NQ5 | Nissan X-Trail T33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 T-GDI plug-in hybrid · 195 kW (265 PS) | e-POWER · hybrid · 150 kW (204 PS) |
| Production years | 2021–present | 2020–present |
| 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. | 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp Better | 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp |
| Power, all versions | 85–195 kW (116–265 PS) 114–261 hp | 120–157 kW (163–213 PS) 161–211 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 8.2 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 191 km/h 119 mph Better | 170 km/h 106 mph |
| Power per tonne | 102 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated Better | 90 kW/t 110 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 1-speed single-speed |
| Drive | No data | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,515 mm 177.8 in † | 4,680 mm 184.3 in |
| Width | 1,865 mm 73.4 in † | 1,840 mm 72.4 in |
| Height | 1,650 mm 65.0 in † | 1,720 mm 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm 105.5 in † | 2,705 mm 106.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,905 kg 4,200 lb | 1,664 kg 3,668 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 540 l 19.1 cu ft | 560 l 19.8 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 42 l 11.1 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 143 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,650/year estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 70 km 43 mi | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2022) | ★★★★★ (2021) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
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 €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.