2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 139 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |