Kia Sportage 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2014 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2014 2.0 engine Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.59 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1585 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 10 000 | |
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