Kia Sportage NQ5 vs Nissan Qashqai III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Kia · 2021–present
Sportage NQ5
- Power
- 137 kW186 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
Nissan · 2021–present
Qashqai III
- Power
- 103 kW140 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 196 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,405 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Sportage NQ5 1 Qashqai III 1
- Family Sportage NQ5 Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
- City Qashqai III Width: 1,835 mm vs 1,865 mm
In plain words
Kia Sportage NQ5 has more power: 137 kW (186 PS) against 103 kW (140 PS) for Nissan Qashqai III. Kia Sportage NQ5 is 90 mm longer than Nissan Qashqai III (4,515 mm vs 4,425 mm). Nissan Qashqai III has the bigger boot: 504 l against 503 l. On the catalog figures, the Kia Sportage NQ5 is the pick for family; the Nissan Qashqai III is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Sportage NQ5 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Sportage NQ5 | Qashqai 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% |
| Boot | 503 l17.8 cu ft | 504 l17.8 cu ft +1 l +0.04 cu ft +0.2% |
| Fuel tank | 54 l14.3 gal US † | 55 l14.5 gal US +1 l +0.3 gal US +1.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | 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 Qashqai III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 CRDi · diesel · 137 kW (186 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. | 137 kW (186 PS) 184 hp Better | 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 |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 417 Nm 308 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. | No data | 10.2 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 196 km/h 122 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 73 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l | 4 cyl |
| Engine code | Smartstream D2.0 | No data |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | No data |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | No data |
| 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. | No data | 1,405 kg 3,097 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 503 l 17.8 cu ft | 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. | No data | 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 142 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,650/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 873 km 542 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2022) Better | ★★★★☆ (2025) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Production years, 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.