Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

1993–2004 vs 1990–1995 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm, Terrano WD21 4,470 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Sportage I (JA/NB) 380 l, Terrano WD21 450 l.
Lowest consumption: Sportage I (JA/NB) 8.9 l/100 km, Terrano WD21 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Sportage I (JA/NB) 46–95 kW, Terrano WD21 73–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Sportage I (JA/NB) 19 items (Base), Terrano WD21 17 items (SLX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004 · 8 engines · Base, LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Terrano WD211990–1995 · 6 engines · SLX, SGXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004no listings	Nissan Terrano WD211990–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,135 mm–4,340 mm	Length4,365 mm–4,470 mm
Width	Width1,730 mm–1,735 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,650 mm	Height1,705 mm–1,745 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,620 kg	Curb weight1,720 kg–1,830 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2004	Production years1990–1995
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power46–95 kW (63–129 hp)	Power73–110 kW (99–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2	Displacement (l)2.4–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TD	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.7 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsBase · SLX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Base	Items in the base trim17 · SLX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · EX	Items in the top trim25 · SGX
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

Length: Nissan Terrano WD21 4,470 mm, Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm (a 130 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 450 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

The most frugal Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) uses 8.9 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Nissan Terrano WD21 10.5 l/100 km (2.7 TD).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

The strongest Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) makes 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Nissan Terrano WD21 110 kW (150 hp) (3.0 V6).

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