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Kia Sportage QL 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 QL

Kia · 2015–2021

Sportage QL

C PI 476

Power
130 kW177 PS
0–100 km/h
9.1 s
Top speed
201 km/h
Kerb mass
1,534 kg

Version spec sheet All generations

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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

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At a glance

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

Categories won: Sportage QL 2 Qashqai J11 4

  • Family Sportage QL Boot: 503 l vs 430 l
  • City Qashqai J11 Length: 4,377 mm vs 4,485 mm; Width: 1,806 mm vs 1,855 mm
  • Long trips Qashqai J11 Range: 982 km vs 827 km (estimated)
  • Performance Sportage QL Power per tonne: 85 kW/t vs 63 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 9.1 s vs 10.9 s
  • Running costs Qashqai J11 Fuel per year: €1,470 vs €1,970 (estimated)
  • Off-road Qashqai J11 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Kia Sportage QL is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 9.1 s against 10.9 s for Nissan Qashqai J11. Kia Sportage QL is 108 mm longer than Nissan Qashqai J11 (4,485 mm vs 4,377 mm). Nissan Qashqai J11 is lighter by 184 kg (1,350 kg vs 1,534 kg). Kia Sportage QL has the bigger boot: 503 l against 430 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,970 (Kia Sportage QL), €1,470 (Nissan Qashqai J11) (estimated). Nissan Qashqai J11 is the older design (from 2013); Kia Sportage QL arrived in 2015. On the catalog figures, the Kia Sportage QL is the pick for family and performance; the Nissan Qashqai J11 is the pick for city, long trips, running costs 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatSportage QLQashqai J11
PIC · 476C · 441
Power 45 36
Grip 32 34
Handling 54 59
Top speed 39 33
Launch 36 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. 1 Sportage QL1.6 T-GDI petrol · 130 kW (177 PS) 16.57 sat 132 km/h
  2. 2 Qashqai J111.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 17.58 sat 124 km/h · +1.01 s

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Size and weight

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

Sportage QL · 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 2,670 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,485 mmLength 14 ft 9 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 QLQashqai J11
Length 4,485 mm176.6 in 4,377 mm172.3 in −108 mm −4.3 in −2.4%
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 2,670 mm105.1 in † 2,646 mm104.2 in −24 mm −0.9 in −0.9%
Kerb weight 1,534 kg3,382 lb 1,350 kg2,976 lb −184 kg −406 lb −12.0%
Boot 503 l17.8 cu ft 430 l15.2 cu ft −73 l −2.6 cu ft −14.5%
Fuel tank 62 l16.4 gal US 55 l14.5 gal US −7 l −1.8 gal US −11.3%
Fits a standard garage? TightYes

Difference vs Sportage QL (±). 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 QLNissan Qashqai J11
General
Version 1.6 T-GDI petrol · 130 kW (177 PS) 1.2 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS)
Production years 2015–2021 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. 130 kW (177 PS) 174 hp Better 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp
Power, all versions 85–179 kW (116–243 PS) 114–240 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. 265 Nm 195 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. 9.1 s Better 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. 201 km/h 125 mph Better 185 km/h 115 mph
Power per tonne 85 kW/t 103 hp/ton calculated Better 63 kW/t 77 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,600 cc 1.6 l 1,200 cc 1.2 l
Gearbox 6-speed dual-clutch No data
Drive Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,485 mm 176.6 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 2,670 mm 105.1 in † 2,646 mm 104.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,534 kg 3,382 lb 1,350 kg 2,976 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 503 l 17.8 cu ft Better 430 l 15.2 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 62 l 16.4 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. 7.5 l/100 km 31.4 mpg US 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US Better
CO₂ 175 g/km 129 g/km Better
Fuel cost per year €1,970/year estimated €1,470/year estimated Better
Range on a full tank 827 km 514 mi estimated 982 km 610 mi estimated Better
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2015) ★★★★★ (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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