Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Qashqai III vs Kia Sportage NQ5: size comparison
- Length Sportage NQ5 90 mm4 in longer
- Width Sportage NQ5 30 mm1 in wider
- Height Sportage NQ5 25 mm1 in taller
- Boot Sportage NQ5 87 L3.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Qashqai III is 90 mm4 in shorter, 30 mm1 in narrower and 25 mm1 in lower than the Sportage NQ5. Its wheelbase is 15 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Qashqai III | Sportage NQ5 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,425 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,425 mm | 4,515 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,515 mm | −90 mm−4 in −2.0% |
| Width | 1,835 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,835 mm | 1,865 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,865 mm | −30 mm−1 in −1.6% |
| Height | 1,625 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,625 mm | 1,650 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,650 mm | −25 mm−1 in −1.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,665 mm | 2,680 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,680 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.6% |
| Footprint | 8.12 m²87.4 sq ft87.4 sq ft8.12 m² | 8.42 m²90.6 sq ft90.6 sq ft8.42 m² | −0.30 m²−3.2 sq ft −3.6% |
| Boot | 504 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft504 L | 591 L20.9 cu ft20.9 cu ft591 L | −87 L−3.1 cu ft −14.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,405–1,699 kg3,097–3,746 lb3,097–3,746 lb1,405–1,699 kg | 1,526–1,905 kg3,364–4,200 lb3,364–4,200 lb1,526–1,905 kg | −121 kg−267 lb −7.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Qashqai III
- Single garage
- Tight 1,075 mm3 ft 6 in to spare in length, 583 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 575 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 333 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Sportage NQ5
- Single garage
- Tight 985 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 568 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 485 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 318 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Qashqai III or the Kia Sportage NQ5?
The Kia Sportage NQ5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Qashqai III is 90 mm shorter, 30 mm narrower and 25 mm lower than the Sportage NQ5. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter.
Will the Nissan Qashqai III and the Kia Sportage NQ5 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Qashqai III fits, but it is tight to get out (1,075 mm to spare in length, 583 mm each side). The Kia Sportage NQ5 fits, but it is tight to get out (985 mm to spare in length, 568 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Kia Sportage NQ5: 591 L against 504 L in the Nissan Qashqai III (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.