Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Qashqai III vs Kia Sportage SL: size comparison
- Length Sportage SL 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Sportage SL 20 mm0.8 in wider
- Height Sportage SL 10 mm0.4 in taller
- Boot Qashqai III 39 L1.4 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 III is 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 20 mm0.8 in narrower and 10 mm0.4 in lower than the Sportage SL. Its wheelbase is 25 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | Qashqai III | Sportage SL | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,425 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,425 mm | 4,440 mm14 ft 7 in14 ft 7 in4,440 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,835 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,835 mm | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | −20 mm−0.8 in −1.1% |
| Height | 1,625 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,625 mm | 1,635 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,635 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,665 mm | 2,640 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,640 mm | +25 mm+1 in +0.9% |
| Footprint | 8.12 m²87.4 sq ft87.4 sq ft8.12 m² | 8.24 m²88.7 sq ft88.7 sq ft8.24 m² | −0.12 m²−1.3 sq ft −1.4% |
| Boot | 504 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft504 L | 465 L16.4 cu ft16.4 cu ft465 L | +39 L+1.4 cu ft +8.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,405–1,699 kg3,097–3,746 lb3,097–3,746 lb1,405–1,699 kg | 1,380–1,676 kg3,042–3,695 lb3,042–3,695 lb1,380–1,676 kg | +25 kg+55 lb +1.8% |
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 SL
- Single garage
- Tight 1,060 mm3 ft 6 in to spare in length, 573 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 560 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 323 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Qashqai III or the Kia Sportage SL?
The Kia Sportage SL is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Qashqai III is 15 mm shorter, 20 mm narrower and 10 mm lower than the Sportage SL. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer.
Will the Nissan Qashqai III and the Kia Sportage SL 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 SL fits, but it is tight to get out (1,060 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 Nissan Qashqai III: 504 L against 465 L in the Kia Sportage SL (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.