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Kia Sportage NQ5 vs Nissan Qashqai III: specs side by side

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

Kia Sportage NQ5

Kia · 2021–present

Sportage NQ5

C PI 416

Power
100 kW136 PS
0–100 km/h
11.4 s
Top speed
180 km/h
Kerb mass
1,598 kg

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Nissan Qashqai III

Nissan · 2021–present

Qashqai III

C PI 459

Power
103 kW140 PS
0–100 km/h
10.2 s
Top speed
196 km/h
Kerb mass
1,405 kg

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At a glance

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

Categories won: Sportage NQ5 3 Qashqai III 1

  • Family Sportage NQ5 Boot: 526 l vs 504 l; Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
  • City Too close to call Length: 4,515 mm vs 4,425 mm
  • Long trips Sportage NQ5 Range: 1,059 km vs 873 km (estimated)
  • Performance Qashqai III Power per tonne: 73 kW/t vs 63 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 10.2 s vs 11.4 s
  • Running costs Sportage NQ5 Fuel per year: €1,260 vs €1,650 (estimated)

In plain words

Nissan Qashqai III is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 10.2 s against 11.4 s for Kia Sportage NQ5. Kia Sportage NQ5 is 90 mm longer than Nissan Qashqai III (4,515 mm vs 4,425 mm). Nissan Qashqai III is lighter by 193 kg (1,405 kg vs 1,598 kg). Kia Sportage NQ5 has the bigger boot: 526 l against 504 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,260 (Kia Sportage NQ5), €1,650 (Nissan Qashqai III) (estimated). On the catalog figures, the Kia Sportage NQ5 is the pick for family, long trips and running costs; the Nissan Qashqai III is the pick for 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatSportage NQ5Qashqai III
PIC · 416C · 459
Power 35 40
Grip 31 34
Handling 52 57
Top speed 31 37
Launch 26 31

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. 1 Qashqai III1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid 140 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) 17.19 sat 127 km/h
  2. 2 Sportage NQ51.6 CRDi 48V mild hybrid · diesel · 100 kW (136 PS) 17.83 sat 122 km/h · +0.64 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Sportage NQ5 · Qashqai III
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,680 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inLength 4,515 mmLength 14 ft 10 in1,650 mm5 ft 5 inWheelbase 2,665 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,425 mmLength 14 ft 6 in1,625 mm5 ft 4 in
Sportage NQ5Qashqai III
Length 4,515 mm177.8 in † 4,425 mm174.2 in −90 mm −3.5 in −2.0%
Width 1,865 mm73.4 in † 1,835 mm72.2 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.6%
Height 1,650 mm65.0 in † 1,625 mm64.0 in −25 mm −1.0 in −1.5%
Wheelbase 2,680 mm105.5 in † 2,665 mm104.9 in −15 mm −0.6 in −0.6%
Kerb weight 1,598 kg3,523 lb 1,405 kg3,097 lb −193 kg −425 lb −12.1%
Boot 526 l18.6 cu ft 504 l17.8 cu ft −22 l −0.8 cu ft −4.2%
Fuel tank 54 l14.3 gal US 55 l14.5 gal US +1 l +0.3 gal US +1.9%
Fits a standard garage? TightYes

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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Kia Sportage NQ5Nissan Qashqai III
General
Version 1.6 CRDi 48V mild hybrid · diesel · 100 kW (136 PS) 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid 140 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS)
Production years 2021–present 2021–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. 100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp
Power, all versions 85–195 kW (116–265 PS) 114–261 hp 103–139 kW (140–189 PS) 138–186 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 11.4 s 10.2 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. 180 km/h 112 mph 196 km/h 122 mph Better
Power per tonne 63 kW/t 76 hp/ton calculated 73 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l 4 cyl
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,515 mm 177.8 in † 4,425 mm 174.2 in
Width 1,865 mm 73.4 in † 1,835 mm 72.2 in
Height 1,650 mm 65.0 in † 1,625 mm 64.0 in
Wheelbase 2,680 mm 105.5 in † 2,665 mm 104.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,598 kg 3,523 lb 1,405 kg 3,097 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 526 l 18.6 cu ft Better 504 l 17.8 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 54 l 14.3 gal US 55 l 14.5 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 5.1 l/100 km 46.1 mpg US Better 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US
CO₂ 133 g/km Better 142 g/km
Fuel cost per year €1,260/year estimated Better €1,650/year estimated
Range on a full tank 1,059 km 658 mi estimated Better 873 km 542 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2022) Better ★★★★☆ (2025)

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. † from another version of this generation.

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