The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi XTronic (17 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 30,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
64.4
73
80.9
62.6
71.1
81.5
73 in
Width
71.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
64.4 in
Height
62.6 in
103.9
174.8
104.2
173
174.8 in
Length
173 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
SL
Generation
J11
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
128 hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
50 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
727 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft