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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Nissan Qashqai?

Kia Sorento vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Qashqai is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Sorento

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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is markedly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more boot space – 705 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
Kia Sorento
Nissan Qashqai

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Kia Sorento
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
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