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Kia Sportage vs Nissan Juke comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Nissan Juke?

Kia Sportage vs Nissan Juke: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Juke

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly 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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Juke is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,749 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Juke with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Juke

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 Sportage offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Juke is visibly lighter – 1,274 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more boot space – 587 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries markedly more – 580 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km
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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Ali Shan
8 Dec 2025, 11:29:27

For more space and Efficiency, I would prefer Juke 1.5 Specially Accenta.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
21,400 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
105 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
405 - 427 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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