Kia Niro SG2 or Nissan Qashqai J12?

2022–present vs 2021–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Niro SG2 475 l, Qashqai J12 504 l.
Lowest consumption: Niro SG2 1 l/100 km, Qashqai J12 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Niro SG2 104–150 kW, Qashqai J12 103–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Niro SG2 34 items (LX), Qashqai J12 32 items (Visia).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Niro SG22022–present · 3 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Nissan Qashqai J122021–present · 6 engines · Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, TeknaSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Niro SG22022–presentno listings	Nissan Qashqai J122021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,420 mm	Length4,425 mm
Width	Width1,825 mm	Width1,835 mm
Height	Height1,545 mm–1,570 mm	Height1,625 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,720 mm	Wheelbase2,665 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance174 mm–180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume348 l–475 l	Trunk volume479 l–504 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,472 kg–1,739 kg	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,665 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines6
Power	Power104–150 kW (141–204 hp)	Power103–150 kW (140–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5
Fuel	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI PHEV	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · e-POWER 205
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · EV 64.8 kWh	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · e-POWER 205
Top speed	Top speed168 km/h	Top speed206 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Visia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · LX	Items in the base trim32 · Visia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim50 · Tekna
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 13
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Niro SG2 or Nissan Qashqai J12?

Length: Nissan Qashqai J12 4,425 mm, Kia Niro SG2 4,420 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,665 vs 2,720 mm. Boot: 504 vs 475 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Niro SG2 or Nissan Qashqai J12?

The most frugal Kia Niro SG2 uses 1 l/100 km (1.6 GDI PHEV); the most frugal Nissan Qashqai J12 4.5 l/100 km (e-POWER 205).

Which is more powerful — Kia Niro SG2 or Nissan Qashqai J12?

The strongest Kia Niro SG2 makes 150 kW (204 hp) (EV 64.8 kWh); the strongest Nissan Qashqai J12 150 kW (204 hp) (e-POWER 205).

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