Kia Sportage SL vs Nissan Qashqai J11: 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
Version spec sheet All generations
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Nissan · 2013–2021
Qashqai J11
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.9 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,350 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Sportage SL 3 Qashqai J11 2
- Family Sportage SL Boot: 465 l vs 430 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,440 mm vs 4,377 mm
- Long trips Sportage SL Range: 1,094 km vs 982 km (estimated)
- Performance Qashqai J11 Power per tonne: 63 kW/t vs 57 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 10.9 s vs 12.3 s
- Running costs Sportage SL Fuel per year: €1,310 vs €1,470 (estimated)
- Off-road Qashqai J11 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Nissan Qashqai J11 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 10.9 s against 12.3 s for Kia Sportage SL. Kia Sportage SL is 63 mm longer than Nissan Qashqai J11 (4,440 mm vs 4,377 mm). Nissan Qashqai J11 is lighter by 140 kg (1,350 kg vs 1,490 kg). Kia Sportage SL has the bigger boot: 465 l against 430 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,310 (Kia Sportage SL), €1,470 (Nissan Qashqai J11) (estimated). Kia Sportage SL is the older design (from 2010); Nissan Qashqai J11 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Kia Sportage SL is the pick for family, long trips and running costs; the Nissan Qashqai J11 is the pick for performance and off-road.
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 | Qashqai J11 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 407 | C · 441 |
| Power | 33 | 36 |
| Grip | 32 | 34 |
| Handling | 55 | 59 |
| Top speed | 28 | 33 |
| Launch | 22 | 28 |
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 Qashqai J111.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 17.58 sat 124 km/h
- 2 Sportage SL1.7 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 18.10 sat 121 km/h · +0.52 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Sportage SL | Qashqai J11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,440 mm174.8 in | 4,377 mm172.3 in −63 mm −2.5 in −1.4% |
| Width | 1,855 mm73.0 in | 1,806 mm71.1 in −49 mm −1.9 in −2.6% |
| Height | 1,635 mm64.4 in | 1,595 mm62.8 in −40 mm −1.6 in −2.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm103.9 in | 2,646 mm104.2 in +6 mm +0.2 in +0.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg3,285 lb | 1,350 kg2,976 lb −140 kg −309 lb −9.4% |
| Boot | 465 l16.4 cu ft | 430 l15.2 cu ft −35 l −1.2 cu ft −7.5% |
| Fuel tank | 58 l15.3 gal US | 55 l14.5 gal US −3 l −0.8 gal US −5.2% |
| 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 SL | Nissan Qashqai J11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.7 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) | 1.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) |
| Production years | 2010–2015 | 2013–2021 |
| 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. | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp |
| Power, all versions | 85–135 kW (116–184 PS) 114–181 hp | 81–120 kW (110–163 PS) 109–161 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 | No data |
| 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 | 10.9 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 | 185 km/h 115 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 57 kW/t 69 hp/ton calculated | 63 kW/t 77 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,700 cc 1.7 l | 1,200 cc 1.2 l |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm 174.8 in | 4,377 mm 172.3 in |
| Width | 1,855 mm 73.0 in | 1,806 mm 71.1 in |
| Height | 1,635 mm 64.4 in | 1,595 mm 62.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm 103.9 in | 2,646 mm 104.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 465 l 16.4 cu ft Better | 430 l 15.2 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 58 l 15.3 gal US Better | 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. | 5.3 l/100 km 44.4 mpg US Better | 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 139 g/km | 129 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,310/year estimated Better | €1,470/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 1,094 km 680 mi estimated Better | 982 km 610 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2010) | ★★★★★ (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Power.
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.