Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Kia Sportage QL: size comparison
- Length Sportage QL 103 mm4 in longer
- Width Sportage QL 49 mm2 in wider
- Height Sportage QL 40 mm2 in taller
- Boot Sportage QL 73 L2.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 J11 is 103 mm4 in shorter, 49 mm2 in narrower and 40 mm2 in lower than the Sportage QL. Its wheelbase is 24 mm0.9 in shorter.
| Dimension | Qashqai J11 | Sportage QL | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,377 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,377 mm | 4,480 mm14 ft 8 in14 ft 8 in4,480 mm | −103 mm−4 in −2.3% |
| Width | 1,806 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,806 mm | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | −49 mm−2 in −2.6% |
| Height | 1,595 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,595 mm | 1,635 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,635 mm | −40 mm−2 in −2.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,646 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,646 mm | 2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm | −24 mm−0.9 in −0.9% |
| Footprint | 7.90 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.90 m² | 8.31 m²89.5 sq ft89.5 sq ft8.31 m² | −0.41 m²−4.4 sq ft −4.9% |
| Boot | 430 L15.2 cu ft15.2 cu ft430 L | 503 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft503 L | −73 L−2.6 cu ft −14.5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,350 kg2,976 lb2,976 lb1,350 kg | 1,425–1,746 kg3,142–3,849 lb3,142–3,849 lb1,425–1,746 kg | −75 kg−165 lb −5.3% |
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 J11
- Single garage
- Tight 1,123 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 597 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 623 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 347 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Sportage QL
- Single garage
- Tight 1,020 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 573 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 520 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 323 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Qashqai J11 or the Kia Sportage QL?
The Kia Sportage QL is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Qashqai J11 is 103 mm shorter, 49 mm narrower and 40 mm lower than the Sportage QL. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter.
Will the Nissan Qashqai J11 and the Kia Sportage QL fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Qashqai J11 fits, but it is tight to get out (1,123 mm to spare in length, 597 mm each side). The Kia Sportage QL fits, but it is tight to get out (1,020 mm to spare in length, 573 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Kia Sportage QL: 503 L against 430 L in the Nissan Qashqai J11 (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.
