When choosing a car in 2018, the buyer is faced with a huge selection of various options in different price ranges, and often the user's choice falls on such a class of cars as a crossover. And for good reason, because cars of this type have many advantages, and the most important of them is versatility. Large capacity, high seating position for the driver and passengers, high ground clearance and a shorter base than sedans, resulting in high cross-country ability. Crossovers are great for city driving, as well as for trips to the country, to the forest, etc.
The price range of our average buyer fluctuates from one million to one and a half million rubles. It is about two bright representatives of the crossover class at this price that will be discussed today. KIA Sportage And Nissan Qashqai Let's find out who is stronger. Korean or Japanese?
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latest generation this vehicle was introduced in 2016, KIA presented a very competitive version of the crossover, which is available in 4 trim levels: with a 1.6 liter gasoline or diesel engine and, accordingly, older brothers with 2 liter engines.
The most popular version among our customers is the 1.6 liter petrol version with 132 hp. and average fuel consumption almost 7 liters per 100 km.
Appearance
Let's move on to the exterior of this car: smooth lines, streamlining, KIA's signature grille in the front, in the early 2010s everyone could be surprised by this design, but now almost every car company should have a crossover in a similar design in their arsenal, nevertheless the appearance looks quite modern and will satisfy most picky users.
From the inside, the car is also made quite stylishly, high-quality materials are used, only the front panel is made of simple plastic, as in cheaper models, reminds us that the car still represents the mid-budget segment.
Security
Koreans have recently been very pleased with the build quality and materials that they use in their cars, according to these indicators they have almost caught up with the French and Germans, at least in that price category which we are considering today. According to the results of European crash tests, KIA Sportage receives the highest scores.
Other benefits
Also to positive aspects This car can be attributed to a good capacity: three adults will comfortably fit in the rear seats. And a large trunk volume, over 500 liters, which truly makes this car a family car.
Price
At the moment, the price of the popular version with a 1.6 liter petrol engine ranges from 1 250 000 before 1 400 000 rubles, depending on the dealership.
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Here the situation is a little different compared to the already discussed car from KIA. Nissan engineers decided that it would be appropriate to put a subcompact 1.2 liter in a car of this class. engine, but it must be said that this was most likely done to cover the cheaper segment and competitiveness with crossovers from other companies. After all, older versions of Qashqai with a 1.6 liter diesel or 2.0 liter gasoline engine are noticeably more expensive.
Appearance
The latest Nissan Qashqai model was released back in 2013, but in the spring of 2017, the Japanese modernized the design of this car by revising its appearance. The car has changed significantly after that, now the design looks more sporty and daring, especially the redesign affected the front of the Qashqai, its headlights and grille were significantly redone.
Security
In general, crossovers show themselves to be quite “safe” cars, and the brainchild of Nissan is no exception, but nevertheless, the crash test results are slightly worse than those of the Sportage from KIA, for some this may be a weighty argument.
Other benefits
It should be noted Japanese manufacturer and its advanced technology, which it uses even in cars in the mid-budget price segment. Automatic Pedestrian Detection and Emergency Braking, as well as ProPilot for long journeys, make the Nissan comfortable enough for its driver in the first place. The standard high-tech radio is also an order of magnitude better than that of a competitor from KIA.
Price
This is not the main advantage of Qashqai. The cost of a new car in the initial configuration 1 450 000 rubles, and for the top-end equipment you need to pay almost 1 700 000 .
After the above review, we can say that crossovers from KIA and Nissan are in many ways similar and are direct competitors in the mid-budget car market. Comparing these cars is easy to see they have a lot in common:
- Engine characteristics (power, consumption)
- Design.
- suspension indicators.
Both machines have similar modern design, similar characteristics of engines for the same configurations: power and consumption. Approximately the same permeability different types roads, similar dimensions and suspension characteristics, which is very important when driving on rough terrain, yet the class of these cars implies long journeys.
Differences Sportage and Qashqai
But when the buyer is faced with a choice, differences matter much more, and these cars are different. Several criteria can be distinguished:
- The amount of space inside the cabin.
- Navigation and multimedia system level.
- Clearance.
- Price.
One of the most obvious differences is amount of space in the rear seats and in the trunk. The KIA developers were able to properly optimize the space and, as a result, the boot capacity in the Sportage is 50 liters more, and when you sit in the back seat, your knees do not rest anywhere, unlike the Qashqai, perhaps just because of this, KIA gets better marks on safety tests.
But Nissan has a much higher clearance, by as much as 18 millimeters, this should also be taken into account when choosing a crossover. Still in favor of Qashqai, Nissan uses a large amount of advanced electronic technology and a more advanced on-board computer, yet in this regard, the Japanese have always been ahead of others. It should be noted that after the design update in 2017. Nissan looks more premium than KIA.
But then we turn to the main difference - the price of these cars. For the younger KIA version you will pay about 1,250,000 rubles and this is for 1.6 liter Gas engine while for Nissan you lay out almost 1,400,000 rubles in the junior configuration with a small engine. In older models, approximately the same trend persists. It may seem to some that the difference is small, but with other approximately equal indicators, this factor can be decisive.
What to choose anyway?
In conclusion, we can say that the cars are similar, but KIA can rather be called a family car because of its spaciousness and safety, but Nissan will suit lovers of modern technology and sports design, but you will have to pay a little more for it, in any case, the choice is yours!
By analogy with European concerns BMW and Audi, which have been competing with each other throughout their history, have intensified the struggle between the Asian giants in recent years. This is especially true in relation to crossover companies. Today we will talk about the South Korean and Japanese SUVs, as we compare the Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai.
Kia Sportage can already be safely called a legendary crossover, as it has been produced since 1992, and has not lost its popularity to this day. The car entered the market in 1994 and immediately established itself among the leaders in sales. Interestingly, the debut version of the model was also available in a pickup truck. The second generation Sportage, which debuted in 2004, was also assembled at the Kaliningrad plant. In 2010, the Sportage 3 was presented, which the following year was recognized as the best crossover in Slovakia. In 2015, the fourth-generation “Korean” was presented in Frankfurt, which was recognized as the most stylish in its class.
As for Qashqai, he has been pleasing his fans since 2006. Named after the Iranian steppe tribes, the car perfectly copes with its "nomadic" duties, as it is considered one of the best crossovers for long trips. The debut version, as it sounds not surprising, was designed entirely in Europe, and the main market for the model is European countries. In the fall of 2013, the second-generation Qashqai was officially introduced, which is still considered one of the safest crossovers.
Since the Korean can boast of a longer career, we will give preference to him.
Appearance
If we compare the appearance of the latest modifications of the models, we get the following picture - the exterior of the Kia Sportage looks very bold and dynamic. Also, the developers have added a bit of aggressiveness, which was so lacking before. The front flaunts a branded false radiator grille, shaped like bat wings. The elongated headlights of the head optics go right up to the hood, which, of course, looks very stylish from the outside. A large air intake, located on the front bumper, provides the necessary cooling of the "stuffing" of the car. Also, I would like to note the smooth hood, which is the hallmark of the lineup.
On the side, everything is very simple and stylish. On the doors you can see smooth stampings that go well with the voluminous wheel arches. As for the stern of the crossover, here the branded visor, which is a continuation of the roof, and large taillights made using LED technology immediately catches the eye. The embossed tailgate accommodates a small window and the corporate logo of the concern under it.
But in the exterior of Qashqai, the main emphasis is on its sportiness. The developers realized that they could not compete with the designers of Sportage, so they decided to surpass them in another way. The front end is more lowered than that of a competitor. Here you can see a small grille with chrome elements and acute-angled headlights. The embossed bumper is equipped with a large air intake and stylish foglights. As for the hood, unlike its counterpart, it is very wide and embossed.
The side of the crossover is somewhat reminiscent of the Sportage profile. The same small stampings, voluminous arches and a sloping roof. From this angle it is also noticeable that Qashqai is clearly inferior to its competitor in its dimensions. Rear part Japanese car looks more collected and perfected than the "Korean". This was achieved through the installation of a relief trunk lid and an incredibly powerful bumper. However, this visor is almost the same as the Sportage.
Salon
Given some similarities in the exteriors of cars, no one was surprised by the fact that in the interior you can see a lot of things in common. For example, it is almost identical ergonomics and layout dashboard. Unless the Sportage is installed touchscreen bigger size, however, in everything else, there is a suspicious similarity, which confirms the fact that both cars are Asian. And this is taking into account the fact that Qashqai was designed by European specialists. As for the steering wheels, they are also made in the same style.
Among the differences, I would like to immediately note a clear difference in interior trim. If Qashqai used expensive, high-quality materials for these purposes, then Korean developers relied on practicality. This, of course, affects the overall impression of the interior.
However, the Sportage interior, in turn, is much more spacious due to its incredible dimensions.
As a result, a completely contradictory situation develops, therefore, in comparing the interiors of cars, the most logical result will be a draw.
Specifications
Sportage, for the domestic market, is equipped with a two-liter gasoline engine, as well as 1.6 and 2.0 liter diesel engines - they produce 150, 177 and 185 “horses”, respectively. As for Qashqai, 1.2 and 2.0 liter gasoline engines are offered here, with a power of 115 and 144 horsepower and diesel 1.6 with 130 hp.
If we talk about dimensions, then the Korean is 103 mm longer than its counterpart, 18 mm wider, and 50 mm higher. The Sportage is also on average 100 kg heavier than its competitor.
The average fuel consumption of the Sportage is 8.2 liters, while the Qashqai has 7.7 liters.
Concerning top speed acceleration, then for the Japanese crossover this figure is 194 km / h, and for the Sportage - 201 km / h.
| Model | Kia Sportage 2017 | Nissan Qashqai 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6, 2.0 | 1.2, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Type | gasoline, diesel | gasoline, diesel |
| Power, hp | 150-185 | 115-144 |
| Fuel tank, l | 62 | 60 |
| Transmission | mechanics, automatic, variator | mechanics, variator |
| Acceleration up to 100 km, s | 9.1-11.6 | 9.9-12.9 |
| Max speed | 181-201 | 173-194 |
| Fuel consumption city/highway/mixed | 10.9/6.6/8.2 | 10.7/6.0/7.7 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2670 | 2646 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 182 | 200 |
| Dimensions, mm length x width x height | 4480 x 1855 x 1645 | 4377 x 1837 x 1595 |
| Weight, kg | 1474-1615 | 1376-1524 |
If we say what is better in terms of "stuffing" Nissan Qashqai 2016 or Kia Sportage 2017, then the second option looks more attractive.
Price
The minimum cost should not exceed 1,200,000 rubles. Nissan Qashqai in the basic configuration will cost about 985,000 rubles. Considering that in terms of equipment, the Japanese is in no way inferior to its current competitor, it looks like a more worthy option in terms of cost.
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The time has passed when Korean cars were quoted lower than Japanese ones: now the auto industry from the Land of the Morning Calm is pushing with might and main the representatives of the Land of the Rising Sun. We were convinced of this when comparing the popular KIA Sportage and Nissan Qashqai crossovers.
The new KIA Sportage looks very expressive: elegant shapes, swift lines, sporty proportions. True, it seemed to some of us that from some angles it resembles a Subaru Tribeca crossover, but in general the car turned out to be harmonious. However, the Nissan Qashqai also looks peppy. Against the background of the "Korean", his appearance can be called classic - there is continuity with the model of the previous generation.
Sportage in Russia offers three power units. Two of them are gasoline: a 2-liter atmospheric one carries 150 hp, the second, a 1.6-liter turbocharged one, already develops 177 “horses”. Well, the most powerful engine is a 185-horsepower 2-liter turbodiesel. The initial, 150-horsepower version is available with front and all-wheel drive and 6-speed gearboxes - manual and automatic. Diesel modification it can only be all-wheel drive and with an “automatic”, while the intermediate 177-horsepower version is equipped with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed “robot” with two clutches. The price range for basic configurations is from 1,189,900 to 2,069,900 rubles.
The Qashqai engine range also consists of three units, one of which is turbodiesel. But if for the Sportage the “weakest” engine develops 150 hp, then the most powerful version of the Japanese crossover has “only” 144 hp under the hood. Such a return has a 2-liter gasoline engine. Also for the "Japanese" are offered a 1.2-liter 115-horsepower petrol turbo engine and a 1.6-liter diesel engine with 130 hp. (modification with a 1.2 liter engine is equipped with a front-wheel drive transmission only). Gearboxes - 6-speed "mechanics" or stepless variator. Diesel version it can only be with front-wheel drive and a CVT, and the client will find all four leading ones exclusively in the 2-liter modification, which is combined only with a CVT. And for front wheel drive both types of transmissions are available with this motor. Prices for the "base" start at 1,099,000 and end at 1,409,000 rubles.
It would seem that there are not so many points of contact between rivals, but we have selected the closest modifications for comparison. So, our KIA Sportage is equipped with a 150-horsepower engine, all-wheel drive, "automatic" and costs 1,479,900 rubles in the basic configuration. And the test Nissan Qashqai has a 144 hp unit under the hood, it has four-wheel drive and a CVT. Such equipment costs from 1,469,000 rubles.
In pursuit of quality
Recently, we have repeatedly noted that the interiors KIA cars in terms of quality, they are very close to the premium segment. Note this time. The interior is very high quality and looks really expensive (even the hard materials around the lower perimeter look great). The top of the front panel is made of soft plastic with leather-like embossing and has an imitation of thread stitching. Thanks to the "rectilinear" design, the interior of the Sportage seems to be more spacious in width compared to the Qashqai. Ergonomics are familiar. Among the shortcomings, we highlight such budget solutions as the automatic power window only on the driver's door and the illumination of not all keys at night (however, the latter can also be seen in the Japanese competitor).
Finishing materials in the Nissan Qashqai are as good as those of the "Korean", and the design is not as strict. The driving position of the Japanese crossover is higher, and it feels even higher due to the low front panel. In KIA, on the contrary, it seems that you are sitting very deep, since the front panel is located high. The landing geometry is well calibrated on both, but for some of us the steering column adjustment for reach was not enough, this applies to both the Japanese and Korean cars. And again, we will scold crossovers for budget solutions - both do not have the right settings. front seat in height. At Nissan, in addition, the backrest tilt has step adjustment, while at the “Korean” it is stepless. But we liked the seats more in Qashqai, although the Sportage has no complaints about the convenience of landing.
The wheelbase of the KIA exceeds the base of the Japanese crossover by 24 mm, and about the same in the Korean car there is more legroom for the rear passengers. However, both of them are spacious - they do not press either in the legs or in the shoulders. But in terms of height, the “Korean” is again in the lead - there is more than five centimeters of space above your head. The sofas are both good in shape: each of the crossovers offers comfortable central armrests with cup holders and ventilation system deflectors between the front seats. But in KIA, the seatbacks can also be adjusted in terms of the angle of inclination, and within a fairly wide range. And also rear passengers Sportage offers a USB connector and a power outlet.
luggage compartment the Korean crossover is also larger, visually it even seems that the difference is not 36 liters, as the passport data says, but much more. Although there is enough space in the Nissan. When folding the backs of the rear sofa, both get a flat floor, and underground both the Qashqai and the Sportage have a full-size spare wheel.
Sports inclinations
Kia engine develops 6 hp more than the opponent, but everything spoils the inhibited 6-band "automatic". And the reactions to pressing the accelerator pedal in the car are “sleepy” - acceptable dynamics can be achieved only in the “sports” mode: then the hitches in the fuel supply are minimized, although they do not disappear completely, and the “automatic” keeps low gears longer, allowing the engine to spin up to high revs. True, at the “tops” the motor starts to sound loud and not particularly melodic.
Japanese crossover, equipped with a stepless variator, even in the "environmentally friendly" mode, it rides more dynamically than the "Korean" in the "sporty" mode. And if the "eco" mode is turned off, Qashqai begins to be perceived as very alive. His reactions to "gas" are linear - no hitches are observed. Engine on high revs quiet enough. And the variator works great. With a quiet ride, the tachometer needle “hangs” at optimal speeds, and with vigorous acceleration, the transmission simulates gear shifting and does it very believably.
The brakes of both rivals are set up adequately. There are no problems with deceleration, although the brake pedal of the Korean crossover seemed more informative to someone from the editorial staff.
The same goes for steering wheel settings. The steering wheel at KIA is quite sharp, makes 2.75 turns from lock to lock and has a rich reactive effect. Accuracy, speed of reactions and information content at a height - the feeling when driving a "Korean" is almost light. Against his background, the "Japanese" reacts to control actions a little slower, his wheel makes exactly three revolutions from lock to lock. The reactive action is also quite high, but the feedback is not as good as that of a competitor. However, there are no serious complaints here either, it's just that the Sportage steering wheel is set up a little better.
On the motorway, both cars are stable even at high speeds, but the Nissan feels rutting a little more. Let's put it down to wide 19-inch wheels. The Korean crossover has 17-inch wheels with narrower and higher-profile tires, thanks to which it behaves perfectly in a rut. It would seem that with such wheels KIA should lose to a Japanese rival on a twisty track, but nothing like that. Even in steep turns, he behaves accurately and collectedly, demonstrating almost sporting habits. On the other hand, and Nissan stoically kept in corners. In principle, in terms of handling, our competitors can be put on an equal footing, however, the “Korean” feels more natural due to better steering settings.
I remember that we scolded the previous generation Nissan Qashqai for the “rattling” suspension, which began to work a little better after restyling, but until the end of extraneous sounds never healed. The new generation model suffers from the same drawback, although even less pronounced. Because of this, when driving a car, there is a feeling that not everything is in order in the chassis. Otherwise, when driving on urban asphalt "average scall", the crossover behaves quite collected, although the bumps are harsh.
The Korean car also does not differ in softness of the ride. Its suspension, like that of its rival, regularly transmits all the seams and cracks of the coating to the cabin, but unlike its competitor, it makes it much quieter, which makes the overall feeling of comfort higher. And on a broken primer, the Sportage allows you to move noticeably faster than the Qashqai, because the “Japanese” is significantly inferior to it in terms of energy intensity: the KIA crossover holds up well, while the Nissan model periodically receives hard breakdowns.
Noise isolation is at a fairly high level for both competitors. At the same time, in each of them, tires “solo” at high speed, so everything here depends on the choice of brand and model of tires.
Perhaps, according to the results of the test, we are ready to give a little more points new KIA sportage. Of its shortcomings, we note not particularly successful settings for the engine and gearbox, while in other respects it outperforms the competitor, albeit not by much. Together with the Nissan Qashqai has always been and remains very good car, and the settings of its engine and variator can be taken as a standard in the class. He would have to modify the suspension a little, and make the reactive action at the steering more natural. And then the Sportage will be catching up.
| Specifications KIA Sportage 2.0 |
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|---|---|
| Dimensions, mm | 4480x1855x1645 |
| Wheel base, mm | |
| Turning diameter, m | |
| Ground clearance, mm | |
| Trunk volume, l | |
| Curb weight, kg | |
| engine's type | L4 petrol |
| Working volume, cu. cm | |
| Max. power, hp/r/min | |
Today we will answer the question of which is better: Nissan Qashqai or Kia Sportage. Both cars have been known to the general Russian public for a long time. Each crossover has a lot of advantages for which these cars are valued. Let's make a detailed comparison and find out which car is more profitable to choose, and which of them is worth the money.
Appearance
In 2014, Nissan released 2nd generation Qashqai. Appearance updated crossover has changed so much that without the signature U-shaped chrome insert on the grille and the company logo, few would have guessed that Qashqai was standing in front of them.
After the facelift new car received stylish headlights with a beveled top edge. LED optics.
Taillights, bumpers and stamping on body parts have also changed. The crossover has become lower. Thanks to this, the 2017 Nissan Qashqai turned out to be more expressive and sporty.
As for the competitor, by 2015 the 4th generation of Kia Sportage had already been released. Its design has become quite controversial. The rear of the car looks flawless. The elegant tapered headlights fit in seamlessly with the Asian style of the stern. The car looks sporty and modern. Taking a closer look at the rear optics of the Kia Sportage 2017, you can find similarities with the lights of the BMW i8.
Passing along the side of the crossover, you understand that there is also nothing to complain about. Everything is done sportily, neatly, but not defiantly.
But approaching the front, a strange feeling overcomes. It seems that different parts of the car were designed in opposite workshops, and then, without looking, finished sketches were glued together. The headlights do not fit into the "narrowed" sporty design of the car. They are rounder and wider.
It is impossible not to notice the grille, which, like the mouth of a huge monster, is trying to swallow you. It forms the expression of the "face" of the car. In comparison, Sportage 3 looked more balanced and complete. Although the Sportage 2 was a fairly round crossover with smooth lines, its design was also organic. And with the body of the 4th generation, they were clearly “too smart”. However, there are people who new exterior Kia took a look.
By the way, there are no LED optics on the Kia Sportage 2018 compared to the opponent. IN Korean crossover installed bi-xenon with rotary lighting. But these headlights shine better than LEDs in Qashqai 2017-2018. Owner reviews show that the beam of light does not spread far enough, so the driver’s eyes get tired quickly at long distances.
Interior and options
In comparison with the Qashqai 2010, the interior of the new crossover has become not only practical and convenient, but also stylish. Finishing materials have improved several times. If desired, you can order a white leather interior. The pride of the company is the front seats thought out to the smallest detail. The manufacturer assures that, sitting in them, the driver will not feel tired even after several hundred kilometers.
Ergonomics in the Nissan Qashqai 2017 does not cause any particular complaints. There are a number of small details that do not allow the car to reach the ideal. In particular, these are buttons scattered on different sides of the steering wheel. But in general, the car looks high quality and presentable for its price.
In the center of the dashboard is a multifunctional on-board computer with good graphics and readable numbers. You can display almost any information on it.
No less convenient and informative is the steering wheel. The cabin has a lot of glove compartments and niches for various small things. The driver's seat has 2 cup holders with cooling function.
Leather is combined with silver plastic, which is present on the steering wheel and center console. It slightly reduces the cost of the interior. Handbrake in Qashqai 2016-2018 electromechanical and switched on with a button.
The salon of the new Kia does not look more expensive than the opponent. Of course, compared to the Sportage 2010, the interior has become more modern and functional, but sitting inside, you don’t get the feeling of a car for 2 million.
The plastic is “stitched” with false stitching. Looking closer, you understand that they wanted to give the crossover more status than it is. But if you do not find fault with the little things and look at the interior objectively, without taking into account the cost, the interior turned out to be quite good.
There are no problems with ergonomics. All control buttons are within maximum reach and are intuitive. But they are not well designed. In the center of the front panel is a "bunch" of tasteless keys. And on top at eye level placed the display of the multimedia system. Its graphics are much better than the previous generation. In terms of picture quality, he even bypassed the new Qashqai.
On the second row of the Nissan Qashqai, there is a lack of legroom. Passengers' knees will slosh the backs of the front seats.
In contrast to this, in Kia showroom Sportage plenty of space. Behind there are sockets for 12V, USB and 2-zone heated rear seats.
And in front, the car is equipped with 3-zone heating and ventilation of the front seats.
In terms of trunk volume, the Kia Sportage 2016 surpasses the Japanese competitor: 491 liters. against 430 liters.
Both vehicles have a full-size under-floor spare wheel. However, the boot floor in the Kia Sportage contains the inscription "60 kg", which significantly limits the ability to carry luggage. Having folded the rear sofa, the usable volume increases significantly.
Unlike Nissan Qashqai 2017 new Sportage has an electric drive tailgate and opens automatically if you stand by the car for a few seconds with the key in your pocket.
From point of view technical equipment crossovers are equipped to the eyeballs. Nissan Qashqai 2016-2018 has a 360⁰ all-round visibility system, proprietary for cars of this brand. The 2016 Kia Sportage has only one rear camera, but it has excellent clarity and dynamic layout. When turning the wheels, the system calculates the estimated trajectory of the car and shows the boundaries of the body during the maneuver.
Both cars have a blind spot monitoring system, parking assistants and a lane control system. However, unlike the opponent, the Sportage 2016 really steers the wheels while driving. Kia also has an AutoHold system, an assistant when descending a mountain and a center clutch lock. And Qashqai is equipped with adaptive cruise control and a one-piece panoramic roof.
Control
Unlike the European Qashqai, a car manufactured in Russia has improved shock absorbers and springs. The subframe is mounted more rigidly, which gives the suspension greater strength and energy intensity. Even on huge 19-inch wheels for such a car, the car runs smoothly.
The Nissan steering wheel is moderately heavy and informative. Has a good feedback with a driver. Unlike the previous generation, he “acquired” a pronounced zero mark, which made it possible to understand where the crossover wheels are when turning.
But the dynamics even with a two-liter engine is rather weak. By including sports mode, the situation does not change. The motor starts to roar louder, the speed increases, but there is no explosive acceleration. Perhaps the problem lies not in the engine, but in the variator, which, by the way, runs smoothly.
Dynamics in Kia Sportage 2015 onwards better. The motor picks up speed faster. In the "Sport" mode, the torque converter starts to work even more vigorously. Although the change of mode does not affect the engine, thanks to the gearbox, the car accelerates better.
The suspension in Korean is soft, but sometimes bumps still make their way into the cabin. The steering wheel is tighter than in Qashqai. And after switching to sport mode, the driver has to make serious efforts to control. With weighting, the Koreans obviously went too far. At the same time, the information content of the steering wheel suffered. Comparison test showed that the sound insulation in Sportage 2016 is better.
Options and prices
Kia Sportage 2018 is offered with 3 types of engines:
- Gasoline 2.0 l. (150 hp);
- Diesel 2.0 l. (185 hp);
- Gasoline 1.6 l. (177 hp).
On a gasoline 150-horsepower unit, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are installed to choose from. Turbo engine 1.6 liters and diesel engine equipped exclusively with all-wheel drive.
In Russia, Nissan Qashqai also comes with 3 types of engines:
- 1.2 l. (115 hp) turbocharged gasoline;
- 2.0 l. (144 hp) gasoline;
- 1.6 l. (130 hp) diesel.
The car comes with both a 6-speed manual and a CVT.
The cost of crossovers is seriously different. The price of the new front-wheel drive Sportage 2018 model year starts from 1,279 thousand rubles. BUT maximum equipment a crossover with all-wheel drive will cost you 2,044,900 thousand rubles. Prices are shown without discounts.
qashqai official dealer in Russia can be purchased in the range from 1,074 thousand rubles to 1,630 thousand (2.0 liter engine).
Summarizing
In the Sportage vs Qashqai duel, it is difficult to determine the winner, since each car has its own advantages. So, in Kia there is more free space in the back row and a more spacious trunk. And in the number of options, it is not inferior to its Japanese opponent.
Qashqai also has advantages over the opponent. It looks more harmonious, has clear control and a modern interior, and its suspension is tuned much softer. This is due to engineering changes specific to Russian cars. For these reasons, any practical driver would trade in his Sportage for a new Nissan.
However, if we compare the cars in terms of cost, the advantage of Qashqai is obvious. After all, when deciding what to buy, the difference of 300 thousand seriously affects the choice.