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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ 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

  • a bit more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,272 £.

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 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 a bit more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 47 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 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
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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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The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
466 - 520 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 - 252 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
103 - 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
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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