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Kia Sportage SL vs Nissan Qashqai J11: specs side by side

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

Kia Sportage SL

Kia · 2010–2015

Sportage SL

Power
110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
-

All generations

Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Nissan Qashqai J11

Nissan · 2013–2021

Qashqai J11

C PI 441

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
10.9 s
Top speed
185 km/h
Kerb mass
1,350 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: Vauxford / 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.

Categories won: Sportage SL 1 Qashqai J11 1

  • Family Sportage SL Boot: 465 l vs 430 l
  • City Qashqai J11 Width: 1,806 mm vs 1,855 mm

In plain words

Kia Sportage SL has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 85 kW (116 PS) for Nissan Qashqai J11. Kia Sportage SL is 63 mm longer than Nissan Qashqai J11 (4,440 mm vs 4,377 mm). Kia Sportage SL has the bigger boot: 465 l against 430 l. 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; the Nissan Qashqai J11 is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Sportage SL yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Sportage SL · Qashqai J11
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 2,640 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,440 mmLength 14 ft 7 in1,635 mm5 ft 4 inWheelbase 2,646 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,377 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,595 mm5 ft 3 in
Sportage SLQashqai 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%
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? TightYes

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. † from another version of this generation.

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

Full specifications

Kia Sportage SLNissan Qashqai J11
General
Version 2.0 · petrol · 110 kW (150 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. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better 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
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 10.9 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 185 km/h 115 mph
Power per tonne No data 63 kW/t 77 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l 1,200 cc 1.2 l
Drive No data 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. No data 1,350 kg 2,976 lb
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. No data 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US
CO₂ No data 129 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €1,470/year estimated
Range on a full tank No data 982 km 610 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2010) ★★★★★ (2014)

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.

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