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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Nissan Qashqai?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers markedly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers markedly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries only slightly more – 516 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon have?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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