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Nissan X-Trail T31 vs Kia Sportage JE: specs side by side

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

Nissan X-Trail T31

Nissan · 2007–2013

X-Trail T31

Power
110 kW150 PS

All generations

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Kia Sportage JE

Kia · 2004–2010

Sportage JE

Power
83 kW113 PS

All generations

Photo: Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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 4,636 mm

In plain words

Nissan X-Trail T31 has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 83 kW (113 PS) for Kia Sportage JE. Nissan X-Trail T31 is 286 mm longer than Kia Sportage JE (4,636 mm vs 4,350 mm). Kia Sportage JE is the older design (from 2004); Nissan X-Trail T31 arrived in 2007. On the catalog figures, the Kia Sportage JE is the pick for city.

Size and weight

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

X-Trail T31 · Sportage JE
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 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftLength 4,636 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,700 mm5 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,630 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,350 mmLength 14 ft 3 in1,730 mm5 ft 8 in
X-Trail T31Sportage JE
Length 4,636 mm182.5 in 4,350 mm171.3 in −286 mm −11.3 in −6.2%
Width 1,790 mm70.5 in 1,840 mm72.4 in +50 mm +2.0 in +2.8%
Height 1,700 mm66.9 in 1,730 mm68.1 in +30 mm +1.2 in +1.8%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs X-Trail T31 (±). 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.

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

Full specifications

Nissan X-Trail T31Kia Sportage JE
General
Version 2.0 dCi diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 2.0 · diesel · 83 kW (113 PS)
Production years 2007–2013 2004–2010
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country Japan South Korea
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better 83 kW (113 PS) 111 hp
Power, all versions 104–127 kW (141–173 PS) 139–170 hp 83–129 kW (113–175 PS) 111–173 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 320 Nm 236 lb-ft No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 1,995 cc 2.0 l 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l
Engine code M9R No data
Gearbox 6-speed automatic No data
Drive All-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,636 mm 182.5 in 4,350 mm 171.3 in
Width 1,790 mm 70.5 in 1,840 mm 72.4 in
Height 1,700 mm 66.9 in 1,730 mm 68.1 in
Wheelbase No data 2,630 mm 103.5 in
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★☆ (2007) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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