Seven years ago, "Qashqai" not only blew up the market - it became the ancestor of the class compact crossovers... "Skoda-Yeti", "Mitsubishi-ASX" and its French clones, "Renault-Duster", "Opel-Mokka" - they all appeared later, trying to keep up with "Qashqai" in terms of sales. Hmm, keep up? The Europeans, and after them the Russians, seemed to have gone crazy: queues stretched out for the "Qashqai"! Even last year, when the generational change was in full swing, the demand for it remained high.
ZR journalists also have a good "demand" for "Qashqai" (how many kilometers traveled on different modifications!), - and as soon as the second-generation car went on sale, we dispatched one of them to the Dmitrovsky auto-polygon. And the rivals were identified as a very successful in the market "Kia-Sportage" and gaining momentum "Subaru-XV". Are they too tough for a beginner?
PLACING THE FIGURES
The temptation was great to take "Qashqai" with a new 1.2-liter turbo DIG-T, which replaced the 1.6-liter aspirated. Kirill Mileshkin, who attended the pan-European presentation of the car, argued that this small-caliber brisket deserves attention (ZR, 2014, No. 4). And the new 130-horsepower 1.6 dCi diesel is interesting too! But our motorists are conservative in the oriental way. It was at the insistent requests of Russians and Ukrainians that the Nissan retained the 2-liter atmospheric "four" in the range - and we can safely assume that such cars will become sales hits. Well, let's go on about ...
The interior of "Kashkaya" got rid of its former modesty: such a quality of finishing materials was never dreamed of by the predecessor.
And also our people shy away from crossovers with mechanical boxes, for it is undignified. If you don’t want to turn the “stirrer”, take the 2-liter “Qashqai”, because the “small” gasoline engine is aggregated only with a six-speed “mechanics”. And since "Subaru-XV" is only four-wheel drive and only gasoline, we have no room for maneuver at all: we take four-wheel drive 2-liter cars with automatic transmission.
And the test participants stood up one to one: a 144-horsepower Qashqai with a CVT, a 150-horsepower Sportage with a six-speed automatic transmission and a 150-horsepower XV with a CVT.
Age is not a hindrance to the interior of "Sportage": it looks fresh to this day. The rear multi-plate clutch can be locked. The six-speed "automatic" does not differ in the rate of fire. To speed up the process, you have to switch to manual switching mode.
We bring the new Nissan Qashqai to the test site. We identified the very successful Kia Sportage and the gaining momentum Subaru XV as his rivals. Are they too tough for a beginner?
As usual, nissans sent to the press park top car... It's scary to look at the price list: our "Qashqai" performed by "LE Sport" is estimated at 1,336,000 rubles! The same price is now available for the all-wheel drive diesel Freelander with automatic transmission - a crossover of a higher class and with good off-road capabilities. Why are they fighting such money?
For novelty and fashionable furnishings. Here you have cooled cup holders, and all-round cameras, and an electric handbrake, and heated windshield, and monitoring of "blind" zones, and a system for tracking markings ... Do most buyers need all this economy is a separate question. I was confused by the beautiful 19-inch wheels. It's not even that the kit winter tires will cost a pretty penny. I'm talking about smoothness. "Qashqai" and before did not differ in the softness of the suspension, and on these "rollers" with a 45% profile, the car turns into a tram: on the flat Dmitrovskoe highway, which leads to the landfill, I counted even cobwebs of cracks invisible to the eye!
We bring the new Nissan Qashqai to the test site. We identified the very successful Kia Sportage and the gaining momentum Subaru XV as his rivals. Are they too tough for a beginner?
I don’t want to run ahead with an assessment of the smoothness of the ride (what if the competitors are not better?), But I advise you to take “Qashqai” on smaller wheels, since other configurations mean 16- and 17-inch ones.
The competitors' wheels are more modest and the equipment is not richer, but the price tags are written off like a blueprint. Subaru-XV 2.0-S in the top-end EH version is priced at 1,306,000 rubles, and Kia-Sportage 2.0 in the Premium configuration costs 1,359,900 rubles.
COMBINATION VISION
The new "Qashqai" was designed in Europe, but under the supervision of the Japanese Shiro Nakamura, who created such masterpieces as the GT-R, 350Z and Infinity-FX. The talented chief designer also supervised the first "Qashqai": the family continuity is felt, although the former restrained appearance gave way to life-affirming forms with numerous folds and a flying sill line. And how pearl-white mother-of-pearl suits a beginner!
I look into the LED eyes of "Kashkaya" and ... It seems to me alone that it has become noticeably larger? Conducted a survey among colleagues - everyone nodded in agreement. But looked into specifications I couldn’t believe my eyes: the car had grown quite a bit and did not surpass its competitors in size, but only caught up with them. Design is a great power!
We bring the new Nissan Qashqai to the test site. We identified the very successful Kia Sportage and the gaining momentum Subaru XV as his rivals. Are they too tough for a beginner?
Look in the car and you will also gasp. Along with the former simplicity of the lines, the unassuming materials that we blasphemed more than once have disappeared. Whatever you touch, everything is pleasant to the touch. The symmetry of the front panel is broken by a barely noticeable turn of the center console towards the driver: the cockpit is still far away, but it still warms the soul. And the seats upholstered in white suede? Chic!
I already don't think the price is too high, and the electric handbrake does not seem to be an excess, and I involuntarily drive the most innocent doubts away: how can anything in this cozy car be uncomfortable, ill-conceived, strange?
Maybe. For example, the seats: they clearly lack a pronounced lumbar support. And the angle of the backrest makes you hunch back and stop for a warm-up after one and a half to two hours. There is little sense from the scanty resting area of the left leg: the foot constantly slides off it.
Air ducts made at the insistence of Russian customers at the end of the central tunnel (they are not on European cars) are good. And wide rear doors swinging open at a large angle are also a plus. But in order to get on the second-row seats, you have to bend down pretty much - the dashingly falling roof forces you. And when you got in, you regret that "Qashqai" has not grown even more: it has become only a centimeter more spacious in the knees - you are not sitting close to each other, but you do not feel at ease either.
"Kia" was modernized at the beginning of this year, but its appearance remained practically unchanged, since only the filling was updated (ZR, 2014, No. 5). Nevertheless, "Sportage" remains one of the most eye-catching models in the class.
The Kashkaya radiator is practically unprotected. Prudent owners will install an additional grid.
The interior, too, cannot be called outdated. The bright appliances built into the wells and the two-tier front panel are especially good. The seats are more comfortable than the Nissan ones, but the range of their adjustments could be wider (for example, tall drivers want to lower the seat by a couple of centimeters). The audio system with an external amplifier and subwoofer from Infiniti (the prerogative of the top version) pleased me with a powerful, rich sound - competitors did not reach this level. And how warm the steering wheel will please in winter! But on the whole, "Sportage" is inferior to "Qashqai" both in the quality of materials and in the level of equipment.
Subaru-XV is perceived differently. It looks menacing, but even the angular design cannot hide the fact that this is only a raised Impreza hatchback. An updated car is being sold this year (ZR, 2014, No. 5). The changes mainly affected the suspension and bypassed the interior. And you can feel it. The salon is the simplest in our trinity. Laconic center console, unassuming instruments. Sad.
Experienced subarists will find something to argue: they say, this is not the main thing in Subaru cars. Agree! There are no complaints about ergonomics: perfect fit, excellent visibility, everything is at hand. And the XV will certainly show itself in driving. But, friends, in a 1.3 million car there should not be four different-sized displays with dubious picture quality. Why is plastic so rough everywhere? Why is the variator lever covered with leatherette? What prevents the backlight from being built into the sun visors? And isn't it time to teach turn signals to triple blink in response to a light touch of the lever?
And how to explain that, with similar dimensions, XV is noticeably closer? In the second row, you feel like in exile - there is enough room for your knees, but your feet tend to get stuck under the front seats. The center tunnel is large, there are no additional air ducts, and there is only one paper pocket - in the back of the right front seat.
"Sportage" is an example for everyone! Comfortable rear seating, spaciousness in all directions, and the transmission tunnel is purely symbolic. For complete happiness, only the central air ducts are lacking, which pleases only "Qashqai".
TIME CONTROL
The machines have similar motors in terms of recoil, but how different their characters are!
"Sportage" has a sufficient strength by the standards of the class of 150 forces. But this is only on paper: the engine copes with its duties with a C grade. Rapid acceleration from medium speeds is a daunting task. If up to 60 km / h the "Korean" goes head to head with rivals, then it turns sour. He gains a hundred in 13.2 s, and this is a small eternity. The situation is not saved by the transfer of the "machine" to the manual mode of switching: what's the point if the motor has pronounced heart failure.
For the sake of fairness, it must be said that not a single car at the test site confirmed the declared acceleration time. Partly because the top-of-the-range cars are noticeably heavier. By the way, "Sportage", which is the heaviest in basic equipment, sagged more than others.
Subaru? His famous boxer produces the same 150 "horses". But what a cheerful start! Just touch the accelerator - and the car rushes forward with a jump. At low speeds, such a pressure even seems excessive, but nuances soon creep out. It turned out that the elasticity here is far from complete openwork: acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h takes more time for the XV than for its rivals - overtaking is not easy for the driver. Let's be glad then that Subaru turned out to be the most economical: the average consumption during our test was 9.7 l / 100 km, while opponents on the same path drank a liter more.
"Paper" power, in theory, should send "Qashqai" to the knockout - 144 hp. But measurements showed that the Nissan has the best dynamics! And he feels more cheerful than others. The engine willingly accelerates the car from the bottom and turns with ease all the way to the red zone of the tachometer, which starts at 6400 rpm. Surprisingly good is the variator, which imitates the switching of quasi-fixed gears and allows you to actively brake the engine in manual mode.
"Qashqai" pleased not only on the straight line. In running turns, he also showed himself to be a good fellow: he willingly stands on an arc and strictly adheres to a given trajectory, without annoying with excessive rolls. Transparent steering with a verified effort on the steering wheel allows you to keep the car under full control both on the straight and in the corners. There are sport mode, giving the steering wheel pounding weight. But there is little excitement in all this. And if you exceed the speed even a little in a corner, the Nissan slides limply outward at all - but so softly and predictably that even an unprepared driver can catch this moment.
Subaru-XV is a fighter! Its steering is perfectly tuned, and from the first moments you understand that the engineers did their best for you, the driver. With such a sophisticated drive information content, you always know what is happening to the wheels. Every quick turn is a little delight! How dashingly he fulfills all my commands, how quickly and willingly he changes the trajectory. Maybe a joke with him, with cheap interior plastic?
The Sportage is not so agile in turns. I already grimace at the pronounced understeer as the car tries to get out of line instead of diving into a corner.
Tangible rolls and not the most accurate steering wheel do not add confidence. The variable "severity" of the electric-assisted steering is a toy: in any of the three modes of operation of the amplifier, an unpleasant understatement remains between the driver and the car.
"Qashqai" upset with slovenly cut upholstery of the floor and a falling out lamp shade. English assembly flaws?
TECHNICAL VICTORY
Eh, wheels ... My hopes were not justified: "Qashqai" turned out to be the toughest. He regularly broadcasts all the small things on the road to the salon with an unpleasant rumble and microtickles. It is good that the steering wheel is "untied" from the wheels - there are practically no impacts on it. But it hurts not even for myself, but for the suspension: I feel that it is working on the brink of possibilities, unable to cope with the heavy 19-inch wheels. On more serious irregularities, the Nissan rolls a little softer, but all the same, it's not enough happiness to rush along the average bumpy Russian road, because on bumps the car jumps off the trajectory, and I have to steer. Such shoes are not for our roads!
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What I liked about the Nissan was its soundproofing. The first "Qashqai" was at first a chaise chaise. After the facelift, it became clearly quieter, and the car of the new generation did acquire a nobility that had never existed before. A more serious barrier was placed not only on road noise - the engine was also calmed down. And since the variator operates according to a new program and even imitates an automatic transmission, even with intensive acceleration, the engine does not bother on one strained note, as the Subaru does in the old fashioned way. Measurements confirmed: "Qashqai" is the quietest in the trinity.
The "Sportage" wheels are one inch smaller, but on the same Dmitrovka the slightest irregularities turned into uncomfortable shaking. It's just a disaster! They let the tires cool down, checked the pressure - and there was an extra half atmosphere. They squandered the excess, and the character of the "Korean" became more peaceful. And also "Kia" liked the stability on the high-speed track. Where the Nissan forces you to work at the steering wheel or even drop the speed, the Sportage rushes as if nothing had happened. Decent option for long range.
Only the Sportage has a full-size spare tire. The rest have a stowaway.
"Subaru" not the most comfortable car. The engine roars during intense acceleration, like a baby after childbirth, and the body sways on the waves and dances on the gullies, forcing it to constantly adjust the trajectory. But how confidently the suspension holds the blow! Pits and potholes do not care: XV swallows them without choking, and confidently flies along the bumpy road. There is excitement in this car, rally blood has not been completely washed out of its veins! XV is more youthful, more perky, more interesting. I would raise acoustic comfort to a decent level, increase the trunk, slightly improve the interior and slightly cut the price ... Am I too dreaming?
"Kia" attracts with extraordinary, timeless design, spacious interior and capacious trunk. But the poor dynamics is depressing: with a diesel engine "Sportage" in our test would have achieved more.
And the winner deservedly becomes "Qashqai"... A beautiful, modern, richly equipped and balanced crossover in most parameters. Looking at the final table, you understand that even in a more modest (and inexpensive) configuration, he would not miss a victory: the basic values will not evaporate, and the car will be much more comfortable on 16-inch wheels. So the debutant has every chance to repeat the success of his predecessor. Or maybe surpass him. Have you signed up for the queue yet?
It often happens that one car wins in a point test, and your sympathy is turned to the other, the loser. This time everything has grown together: the first place was taken by "Nissan-Qashqai", which looked to me from the first minutes of our acquaintance.
All machines are equipped with an all-wheel drive transmission with a multi-plate clutch. But at "Sportage" and "Nissan" it can be blocked.
All have a similar architecture of suspensions: in the front - wishbones and McPherson struts, in the back - multi-link (the front-wheel drive "Kashkaya" has a torsion beam). Nissan and Kia rear springs installed separately from the shock absorbers, and the "Subaru" - shock-absorber struts: XV and here is the most passenger in the trinity.
Outside the asphalt, "Sportage" allows you to go fast enough without fear that on the next unevenness the car will bite its nose or strike with protection. To "Qashqai" driving on a country road is more difficult: you have to work with the steering wheel more, and the suspension protests loudly - you want not to rush, but to crawl! It is clear that the chassis will withstand a lot, but instinctively you start to feel sorry for the car. XV on the ground is closer to "Sportage": the car is perky, encourages to move more actively, since it is easy to drive. Longitudinal swing is small, and a solid ground clearance of 210 mm (for Kia and Nissan, respectively, 175 and 190 mm) gives hope: you will not hook on the ground.
The XV is noticeably noisier than the Kia, but quieter than the Nissan in terms of suspension performance. But the crunch of stones on the bottom of the "Subaru" is heard louder than others. "Qashqai" upset with the creak of plastic interior panels.
As for the survivability of the units, the advantage of "Kashkai" and "Sportidge" is largely due to the layout. Their transversely mounted engines and gearboxes are completely protected from impact by the subframe and factory protection.
At Subaru, the steel sheet protects only the engine crankcase, and the bottom of the gearbox is not covered by anything. For lovers of driving outside the asphalt, I recommend the protection of the box, which is sold with full set fasteners.
Many motorists ask themselves the question: "Which is better -" Kia-Sportage "or" Nissan-Qashqai "?" Given the similar appearance, parameters and the fact that both cars are in the same price range, the answer to this question is greatly complicated. But in this article, the maximum amount of information has been selected that will help once and for all make a choice: "Nissan-Qashqai" or "Kia-Sportage".
Specifications Kia Sportage
Car dimensions:
- Length: 4,480 mm.
- Width: 1 855 mm.
- Height: 1635 mm.
- Clearance: 182 mm.
- Weight: 1474-1784 kg.
The car can be equipped with 3 options power units:
- The most popular in Russia and the best-selling, of course, is the 2-liter 4-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower according to the passport. This is a rather "cave" development with the simplest technologies. It is loaded, accordingly, to a minimum, therefore it is very resourceful and undemanding. This unit produces 192 Nm, which is quite optimal for crossovers in this price category. Complete with this motor you can choose either full or front-wheel drive... The car has a choice of mechanical and automatic transmissions. The dynamics are as follows: maximum acceleration 180-185 km / h, acceleration to hundreds in 10 seconds. Such an assembly "eats" with mixed driving about 8 liters.
- The second option is a 1.6-liter turbine engine. This combination produces 177 "horses" and 265 Nm, which is a very good indicator. There is only one gearbox variation with such a unit - this is latest development with double clutch, with which expensive and sports cars are equipped. With it, you can feel real drive and driving pleasure. This assembly comes complete only with four-wheel drive, which is for the best. Speed indicators: maximum - 200 km / h, acceleration to hundreds is 9.1 seconds. "Gluttony" with a mixed type of driving will be 7.5 liters per 100 km.
- The third and probably the most interesting option is a 2-liter engine and "eating" diesel fuel, claimed for an unimaginable 185 horsepower, as well as 400 Nm. It has the best in the world, a simple 6-speed torque converter transmission, as in the 2-liter version. gasoline engine... Of course, this assembly only comes with all-wheel drive. The dynamics are as follows: the highest speed is 201 km / h, acceleration to hundreds is achieved in 9.6 seconds. Fuel consumption for a mixed driving style is 6.3 liters.
Exterior Kia Sportage
New vehicle features:
- All structural elements have become smaller: the radiator grille, head optics, niches for fog lights. The details have taken on a more brutal and daring look.
- Reduced the number of smooth and soft transitions and increased the number of pointed edges.
- Reduced aerodynamic drag, thereby being able to both gain in driving dynamics and reduce noise from air currents.
- Taillights made of diodes are interconnected with a chrome strip. This design allows you to appear more visible on the road and attract the attention of other drivers.
Special attention should be paid to the protection of the body around the perimeter with the help of plastic panels. Quite cheap, but competent and practical application.
Kia Sportage interior
Changes and improvements to the car interior:
- I got more smooth lines.
- Application of panels made for aluminum.
- Increase in comfort and quality of sewing chairs.
- The large number of buttons located on the central panel gives a more modern and technological look.
- The dashboard received a new TFT screen that transmits the maximum amount of information about the condition of the car.
- The back row is made for maximum comfort of movement for both short and long distances.
Conclusion about the Kia Sportage
It's nice to know how far the Korean car industry has stepped forward in the modern world. The price for "Kia-Sportage" starts at 1,200,000 rubles. TO standard configuration you can add four-wheel drive, diesel engine, turbo 1.6, panoramic roof, collision control, lane control, automatic parking. In terms of equipment, this car is, in principle, adequate to many eminent brands of a million for 4.5. At the same time, in her top, she rests against 2 with a tail. And for this amount she has something to surprise you, even if you moved from the car for 5 million. Although the off-road parameters leave much to be desired, everyone should understand that this is a station wagon. off-road or, as the Korean company positions it, an urban crossover.
Specifications Nissan Qashqai
Due to the change in the dimensions of the body, the volume of the trunk became slightly larger and amounted to 487 liters.
Under the hood, we are greeted by a picture already familiar from its predecessor. Here's how a car can be equipped:
- The basic version has a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 4 cylinders and 16 valves. This development would have caused simple laughter, but the matter is corrected by a fine-tuned turbine, with the help of which there are 115 "horses" and 190 Nm at the output. Together with it comes a 6-speed gearbox, it is also possible to install a continuously variable variator. Such an assembly is capable of accelerating to a hundred in 11 seconds and developing a full limit of 180 km / h. According to the passport, the manufacturer claims a consumption of 7 liters in combined mode.
- The car can be equipped with a 2-liter petrol engine producing 144 horsepower with a torque of 200 Nm on board. The possible gearboxes are the same as with the 1.2 liter engine. Of course, this motor gives out better performance than its younger brother. This version is capable of accelerating to 100 km / h in 10 seconds and gives an exorbitant figure of 185 km / h. Such equipment devours in the combined mode of 6.5 liters.
- Another version is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine powered by 4-cylinder diesel fuel, producing 130 horsepower and a peak torque of 320 Nm. Such a "heart" is capable of accelerating the unit in 11 seconds and delivering 184 km / h at maximum speed... "Gluttony", of course, in this version will be less than in the petrol configuration and will be 5 liters. But there is one drawback: diesel engine goes only in tandem with a variator.
Exterior Nissan Qashqai
Compared to the previous model, there have been several changes. At first glance, the style has remained unchanged, but this opinion is changing rapidly. Appearance became more impudent, brutal. Removed soft and smooth transitions, made a larger V-shaped grille and sharpened corners. The machine also boasts new optics using modern developments.
Nissan Qashqai interior
If you compare new version with the previous version, there were no global changes. Nissan was able to save optimal balance between brutal design and high ergonomics of a family car. On the front panel there is an impressive number of buttons, as well as a branded multimedia center with a large touch screen. The salon can be upholstered with natural leather (expensive versions) and high-quality fabric. The front seats have a comfortable profile and large side bolsters. It is also equipped with heating systems and a wide range of position adjustments.
The back row is quite roomy. But the convenience of the pastime is spoiled by the rather rigid structure and flat profile of the seats. This factor will be especially noticeable when traveling long distances.
According to the passport, the luggage compartment is 487 liters, with the rear seats lowered, this number increases to about 1585 liters. It is also worth noting that when the seats are lowered at the exit, you get a completely flat space. This gives both advantages in transportation and, if necessary, the possibility of an overnight stay.
Nissan Qashgai vs KIA Spoortage comparison
Of course, it makes no sense to make a comparison in the form of a special test "Nissan-Qashqai" and "Kia-Sportage", since everyone has different tastes, so here the general parameters of the two cars will be given. Looks, design pros and cons, prices, and technical components will be compared. As a result, you will determine for yourself which is better - "Kia-Sportage" or "Nissan-Qashqai".
Freshly released Kia sportage lures buyers with its non-standard, catchy appearance. In this he is helped by the optimal proportions both for a sporty style and for a family "hard worker". However, Nissan Qashgai is not much inferior in this parameter. Its appearance is more suitable for measured movement, picnic trips, family travel. But this cannot be attributed to the minuses, since people have different tastes, and also everyone chooses a car for the type of activity they need and compliance with a certain image or status. In this comparison: "Kia-Sportage" versus "Nissan-Qashqai", if we talk about appearance, there are no winners.
The two presented models are very similar in size, so it makes no sense to compare the "Nissan-Qashqai" and "Kia-Sportage" in size.
Sportage can be equipped with one of three power units. The first is a 2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with 150 "horses" on board and 192 Nm. This is followed by a 1.6-liter petrol-eating turbocharged engine with 178 horsepower and 265 Nm. The third device is a 2-liter diesel engine, from which 185 hp and an incredible 400 Nm were pulled out.
As for the Nissan Qashgai, it also presents buyers with three options. The first is an engine with 1.2 liters of gasoline, showing 116 forces and 190 Nm. The next version is a motor with 2 liters and with 140 liters of forces and 200 Nm according to the passport. Variation 3 - a 1.6-liter diesel engine capable of delivering 130 horsepower and 320 Nm.
Based on these data, we can draw the following conclusion: Sportage confirms its makings of a sports crossover and is well suited for lovers of quick start and high-speed movement. The downside is a significant overpayment of taxes for unnecessary horsepower... Based on this, we can conclude that in the question of what to buy - "Kia-Sportage" or "Nissan-Qashqai", comes forward Japanese company... In turn, Nissan Qashgai offers no less interesting options for the layout of the aggregate device. The car is great for driving both in the city and on suburban roads. The power reserve will be enough with surplus, and especially in the city there will be no noticeable difference between the two cars.
Salon
The salons of the new "Kia-Sportage" or "Nissan-Qashqai" are made with texture and quality. The Sportage, due to its straight-line design, looks more spacious and roomy than the competitor. Also worth mentioning is the chic back row. The specialist put great emphasis on him, and they achieved the desired result. The chairs have a perfect fit and restraint elements, incredible softness and pleasant tactile sensations from the materials. In Nissan, the situation is a little worse. The quality of the chairs is also made, but their rigidity leaves much to be desired. The front seats are about the same in terms of comfort, but with a micro-plus in Nissan.
Here it is also difficult to say which is better - "Kia-Sportage" or "Nissan-Qashqai".
Price
The price for "Kia-Sportage" will vary from 1,289,900 to 1,709,900 rubles.
In turn, you can buy "Nissan-Qashqai" from 1 114 000 to 1 670 000 rubles.
Conclusion
Comparison of "Nissan-Qashqai" and "Kia-Sportage" can go on forever. Both companies exhibited decent cars your segment. Differences in them, although present, are not so significant. Competition in general continues on all counts. Somewhere one car wins, somewhere else. Naturally, which is better - "Kia-Sportage" or "Nissan-Qashqai", it's up to you.
The very concept of "crossover", by which we mean a kind of intermediate link between cars and serious SUVs are now devalued - all more cars in this class is sold in front-wheel drive versions. However, we decided this: if the ambitions of the car are not limited to one asphalt, it should have four-wheel drive. Therefore, for today's comparison, we picked up three full-fledged crossovers with all drive wheels.
TWO-PEDAL LAZY
Why a crossover needs an all-wheel drive transmission is understandable: without it, it turns into an ordinary station wagon, raised above the road. Further: as a mandatory criterion, we mark an automatic transmission, at worst, a variator. This is not the best way reflected in the off-road potential, but "two-pedal" is in demand in the city, where these cars spend most of their lives. We decided to leave the diesel versions aside - unfortunately, they are not yet very popular in our country.
With such restrictions, the price of the Kia Sportage from the base 859 thousand at a time jumps to 1 109 900 rubles. After the recent modernization, the appearance of the "Korean" has undergone subtle changes, but the car is still one of the most striking representatives in its class. And the interior cannot be called frankly outdated, although the hands of an experienced cosmetologist are clearly not enough in its design.
The cheapest Qashqai can be bought for 848,000 rubles, but this option does not meet the conditions we set, the main of which is four-wheel drive. The 4WD version is at least 1,116,000 rubles. The new generation of the Japanese bestseller is not going to give up its positions, taking on more interesting and life-affirming forms.
There is no alternative to the all-wheel drive XV forcing you to overpay not so much for the variator, but for the two-liter engine, which in its characteristics is closer to the motors of the other test participants. With this in mind, the updated car, sold from this year, becomes much more attractive.
PLUS ANY EXCESS
The most democratic configurations Classic and Comfort are designed only for versions with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive modifications start with the Luxe equipment level, which includes almost all the necessary and desirable options. Among them - assistance systems when starting up and when descending from a slope, climate control, heated steering wheel and seats, parking sensors. Many drivers would do without cruise control or a rain sensor, but in the overall impressive list of equipment, these functions are difficult to consider as an attempt on the sly to impose something unnecessary. We consider this package to be optimal, since much of what is offered in the next Prestige looks like a clear overkill. To pay or not to pay 80 thousand for the combined trim of the seats, navigation, the system of comfortable access to the salon without a key and a rear-view camera is a purely individual choice. However, the very opportunity to buy such things as leather, panoramic roof, parking assistant and other benefits of civilization cannot but rejoice.
GET TO THE KLONDIKE
The SE trim, with which all-wheel drive modifications begin, is only the second in terms of equipment. Despite this, like the Sportage, she is quite rich. In fact, the main difference between the "Korean" and the "Japanese" is only that the latter does not have a system for keeping the car on the descent. But is it really necessary for a car that will move off the asphalt only on major holidays? Nevertheless, for discerning and advanced buyers, Qashqai provides a much larger set of various electronic systems responsible for helping the driver than its rivals in the test - for additional money, of course. The list of options includes fatigue control, tracking of movement lines and recognition of moving objects. All this is complemented by a parking assistant, which is also available at "Kashkai". True, to get to this Klondike, you will have to pay no less than 200 thousand rubles above the optimum - this is exactly the amount of the LE + version is more expensive than the SE, which we decided to recognize as reasonably sufficient.
TO THE QUESTION ABOUT FEELINGS
"Subarevich" in the basic version of the PC is content with a low-power 1.6-liter engine. With a two-liter unit, comparable in volume and strength to the Kashkaya and Sportija motors, it is sold at least in the SS configuration. Its equipment is very solid: in addition to security systems, heating and electric mirrors, the list of options includes an MP3 audio system with USB, a leather steering wheel and cruise control. It is this XV that should be considered a worthy choice, although even in this version, Subaru is equipped with worse rivals in optimal configurations. For xenon, you have to pay 25,000 rubles, and for a keyless entry system, coupled with a rear-view camera and navigation, you will be charged 70,000 rubles. However, in a car worth almost a million two hundred thousand, I would still like to have, for example, a multifunctional display, which for some reason is the privilege of top versions.
TURNING BOARD
Despite the declared 150 forces, the engine does not cope with its tasks in the best way. Up to the mark of 60 km / h, the "Korean" is in no way inferior to rivals, but sour when the arrow of the speedometer crosses this line. The fact that only he of the whole trinity is armed does not save the situation. automatic transmission, while the rest of the cars are equipped with a variator. On straight sections of the road, the car behaves stably and predictably, without requiring constant steering. However, in bends, the body rolls noticeably, and the crossover itself is trying to get out of the trajectory, while the steering wheel shows insufficient information content and accuracy. But in terms of the convenience of the driver's landing, the stock of space on the sofa and the volume of the trunk, the Sportage is out of competition.
DO NOT OVERCOME
According to technical data, "Kashkai" has the weakest engine of the whole trio. However, subjectively, he rides better than his rivals. The motor willingly accelerates the car from the bottom and easily spins up to the red zone of the tachometer, which starts at 6400 rpm. The variator successfully simulates gear changes and even allows the engine to actively brake. The car clearly fits into a given arc when turning, does not strive to adjust the trajectory by itself and, moreover, does not annoy with excessive rolls - unless, of course, frankly overdo it with speed. Otherwise, the crossover begins to slide outside the turn, although it is not difficult to catch it and set it on the true path. Like the Sportage, the suspension is stiff and gladly transmits the shock of uneven road surfaces to the cabin.
DRIVER GAZART
"Subarik" is not the most comfortable car, but it retained the driver's passion from its rally ancestors. Its famous boxer produces the same 150 "horses" as the Sportage, but what a cheerful start! Potholes and holes to the suspension do not care - the car confidently flies along the bumpy road, swallowing all oncoming and transverse obstacles. True, the swinging of the body on the asphalt waves annoys, and the roar of the engine during intensive acceleration freely penetrates into the interior. Vociferous boxer unit Provides good acceleration dynamics at city speeds, but when you dial 80 km / h, the fuse dries up - the sharp accelerations necessary to overtake the XV are given with difficulty. However, this motor has other advantages: in terms of efficiency, it is at its best - its appetite, on average, per liter is more modest than that of its rivals.
In recent years, the usual full-size SUVs are not bought so often. Crossovers have become fashionable among motorists. These cars have body dimensions much more modest and are intended more for driving on asphalt than off-road. They usually have bright, stylish designs and are cheaper.
All this is true for the crossovers Nissan Qashqai and KIA Sportage. They also have an original appearance and are aimed at a wide range of consumers. Some consider these machines to be competitors. Let's compare them with each other to find out which is better to buy? Which car is more suitable for city use? What technical characteristics will be more significant for this? So, "Nissan Qashqai" or " Kia Sportage»?
The appearance of the Nissan Qashqai is restrained and respectable. Its body has rounded lines, so the car itself looks calm and roomy enough. KIA Sportage looks more aggressive. The curved bonnet combined with the raised front bumper make the car visually lighter and faster.
Promotional videos of brands in which you can well evaluate the appearance
Interior
The seats on "Qashqai" are almost perfect. They have a pleasant to the touch upholstery. Even a fairly large person can easily fit in them. The driver will feel comfortable wearing them, the back will not get tired even during many hours of driving.
On the front panel, pretty devices with an unusual white backlight and display are striking. trip computer... The large monitor of the multimedia system is immediately visible on the center console. It receives an image from all-round video cameras. Above it, there are airflow deflectors, which quickly fill the interior with air of the desired temperature. In other words, the Nissan Qashqai's interior is comfortable for the driver and front passenger. But the back will not be convenient for everyone. Tall people may lack headroom and front legroom. The width of the cabin is not always sufficient, although it compensates for the ideal seat profile.
"KIA" cannot boast of such comfort. The seat backs of the crossover are far from the best shape, the upholstery is slippery and not very pleasant to the touch. The Sportage gauges are not particularly impressive, but the center console makes you stare at you. The large display of the electronic complex is surrounded by interestingly designed elements. The black plastic climate control unit contrasts with the silver console. On both sides there are vertical deflectors. All this as a whole leaves a pleasant impression. It is immediately clear that the designers tried to create something original.
Equipment
Despite the fact that the Nissan Qashqai is cheaper, it will offer customers a larger set of additional options than the KIA, which greatly simplify driving. Even cars in the middle configuration necessarily have heated glass and leather interior, which you will not find in KIA. But the main thing in which the Qashqai wins is in the electronic equipment, which makes life easier for the driver. And although the crossover does not have built-in parking radars, it has an excellent all-round video review system.
The KIA Sportage also has its advantages. It is more practical and comfortable. Although the leather interior will be available only in the "top" versions, but there is heated rear seats. This will be especially appreciated by passengers in subzero temperatures outside. Will delight the driver and intelligent electronic system for parking, which estimates the distance literally to a centimeter. According to the reviews of the drivers, with it it turns out to squeeze the car into even the narrowest clearance. Otherwise, the "Sportage" is equipped with the same set of functions as a conventional sedan of a comparable class:
- SD-magnetola;
- electric rear-view mirrors and power windows;
- climate control;
- rain sensor;
- cruise control;
- Bluetooth connection;
- stabilization system.
Engines
In this regard, the advantage should be given to the KIA Sportage. It has more engines and a wider range of them, while Qashqai is able to offer customers only two 16-valve gasoline engine... In the arsenal of "KIA", in addition to the two-liter atmospheric unit, there are also a pair of turbodiesels, and in Russian realities this is important. But despite the fact that according to this indicator, the victory should be awarded to "Sportage", "Nissan" proved that on the Russian automotive market you can succeed even without diesel engines.
Passability
By the way these crossovers overcome off-road, there is no point in comparing them with each other. Both of them are only suitable for driving in urban areas or on good country roads. Outside the asphalt road, they will be stopped by any more or less serious obstacle. Although "Nissan Qashqai" is arranged in this regard a little better. You can disconnect the electronics and the clutch that connects rear drive, rigidly block the entire mechanism. So it turns out to simulate work center differential... This will help the driver to cope with control on the sand, in heavy ice, or if you need to climb a curb. The truth is, there is one "but". You need to be able to use the clutch. For example, it cannot be turned on when the vehicle is moving or the steering wheel is turned to the side. Otherwise, the clutch will fail, and at the service, the breakdown is not recognized as such that it falls under warranty repair.
Nissan off-road video
In this regard, the KIA Sportage is simpler, its ground clearance is less (16.7 cm versus 20.0 cm for Nissan), therefore, its cross-country ability will also be slightly worse. It does not have a center differential lock imitation system, so it would be imprudent to drive it off the asphalt onto a washed-out country road. But on the other hand, it has a more durable and reliable transmission from the Magna Steyr company.
Watch the video how Kia handles off-road
Body dimensions and reliability
According to these parameters, the cars are almost equivalent. The length of the Qashqaya is 4,377 mm, and the KIA is 4,400 mm. Crossovers have approximately the same performance in width and height. They differ significantly only ground clearance... The Nissan's clearance is much higher - 20.0 cm versus 16.7 cm for the Sportage, so it overcomes obstacles more easily. If you have to, for example, climb the curb. As noted by car mechanics, Sportage and Qashqai are similar in body reliability.
Trunk
In the normal position of the back rear seat the ability to transport oversized cargo from "Nissan" leaves much to be desired. The volume of the trunk is only 430 liters. But after folding the sofa, the cargo compartment immediately increases to 1.5 cubic meters. The “Sportage” has the opposite. In the normal position of the seats, the volume of the trunk will be 530 liters. But after lowering the rear seats, the size of the cargo compartment will only increase to 1.3 cubic meters. m.
Dynamics and fuel consumption
Tests have shown that the machines have very different tempers... The Nissan is accelerating much faster. It's lighter, plus its six-speed transmission has short gears. Although this is not always convenient, because you have to constantly switch. Some drivers get tired of this.
KIA Sportage loses in dynamics. It's heavier, and the five-speed transmission is designed more for fuel economy than hard acceleration and quick start from traffic lights. But these savings often fail. In a comparative test drive, KIA Sportage consumed 0.8 liters of fuel more per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that a sporty driving style in a city with frequent acceleration suggests that the consumption of gasoline in the Japanese crossover will also be rather big, in the range of 10-11 liters. So, in terms of fuel consumption, both cars are almost identical. Their fuel tanks also have almost the same capacity.
Suspension and handling
On previous models, Nissan engineers put a frankly stiff suspension, which was needed for more aggressive driving... But now this feature has become much less noticeable. Driving along a flat road, the car practically does not disturb passengers. It responds well to the slightest steering movement and does not roll when cornering. But "Qashqai" is dramatically transformed, as soon as it goes on a bad road. Shaking appears instead of composure and balance. The comfort for passengers is falling. The steering wheel starts to jump out of the driver's hands, the car tries to go off course, it becomes difficult to keep it on the track.
The "KIA" suspension is even tougher. In the cabin, passengers feel the slightest hole, including the road hatches, protruding at least a little above the asphalt. But "Sportage" also has dignity. The steering wheel does not transmit beats, the car firmly follows the intended course. It is believed that among these two cars it is impossible to identify a winner for such a component as handling.
What to choose
Each of the cars has its own pros and cons. Before deciding on Sportage or Qashqai, you should decide what is your priority. At a lower cost, "Qashqai" has better equipment and more comfortable seats. He will help out the owner on light off-road, while on the "KIA Sportage" it is recommended not to drive off the asphalt at all. But the latter has more spacious salon, wide range of engines, it is easier to handle them on the road with roughness. It's not for nothing that manufacturers position the KIA Sportage as a family car. Otherwise, the crossovers are very similar.
Good music and video comparison of two cars both outside and inside
Anton Avtomen talks about Nissan Qashqai in detail
Bigger test drive about Sportage
Today we will answer the question 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... The appearance of the updated crossover has changed so much that without the branded U-shaped chrome insert on the radiator grille and the company logo, few would have guessed that they were facing Qashqai.
After feilifting, the new car received stylish headlights with a beveled top edge. LED optics.
The taillights, bumpers and stamping on the bodywork 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 was released. Its design has learned to be quite controversial. From the rear, the car looks flawless. The elegant tapered headlights blend seamlessly with the Asian aft styling. 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 nothing to complain about here either. Everything is done sportively, neatly, but not defiantly.
But going to the front, a strange feeling overwhelms. It seems that different parts of the car were designed in opposite workshops, and then, without looking, they glued the finished sketches. The headlights don't fit in with the car's "tapered" sporty design. They are more rounded and wider.
It is impossible not to note the radiator grill, which, like the mouth of a huge monster, is trying to swallow you. She also 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 flowing lines, its design was also organic. And with the body of the 4th generation, they were clearly too clever. However, there are people who liked the new Kia exterior.
By the way, there are no LED optics on the Kia Sportage 2018 in comparison with the opponent. The Korean crossover has a bi-xenon with turning lighting. But these headlights shine better than LEDs in Qashqai 2017-2018. Owner reviews show that the beam of light travels close enough, so the driver's eyes quickly get tired at long distances.
Interior and options
In comparison with Qashqai 2010, the interior of the new crossover has become not only practical and comfortable, but also stylish. Finishing materials have improved several times. If you wish, 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 Nissan Qashqai 2017 does not cause any particular complaints. There are a number of small parts that prevent the car from being perfect. In particular, these are buttons scattered on opposite sides of the steering wheel. But in general, the car looks high quality and presentable for its price.
In the center dashboard hosted multifunctional on-board computer with good graphics and readable numbers. Almost any information can be displayed on it.
The steering wheel is no less convenient and informative. The cabin has a lot of glove compartments and niches for various small things. The driver's seat has 2 cupholders with cooling function.
The leather is paired with the silvery plastic found on the steering wheel and center console. It slightly reduces the cost of the interior. Handbrake in Qashqai 2016-2018 electromechanical and is activated from the 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 does not create the feeling of a car for 2 million.
The plastic is "stitched" with false stitching. Taking a closer look, 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 in maximum accessibility and are intuitive. But they are not decorated in the best way. In the center of the front panel is a "bunch" of gaudy keys. And on top, at eye level, they placed the display of the multimedia system. Its graphics are much better than in the previous generation. In terms of picture quality, it even bypassed the new Qashqai.
In the second row of the Nissan Qashqai, there is a lack of legroom. The knees of the passengers will shuffle the backs of the front seats.
In contrast, there is plenty of room in the Kia Sportage cabin. At the back there are 12V, USB sockets 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 its Japanese competitor: 491 liters. against 430 liters.
Both vehicles have a full-size underfloor spare wheel... However, the floor of the trunk in the Kia Sportage contains the inscription "60 kg", which significantly limits the ability to carry luggage. By folding the back sofa, the usable volume is significantly increased.
Unlike Nissan Qashqai 2017 new Sportage has an electric drive back door and opens automatically if you stand by the car for a few seconds with the key in your pocket.
From the point of view of technical equipment, the crossovers are fully equipped. Nissan Qashqai of 2016-2018 has a 360⁰ all-round view 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 vehicle and shows the boundaries of the body during the maneuver.
Both vehicles have blind spot monitoring, parking assist and lane monitoring. However, unlike the opponent, the Sportage 2016 actually steers the wheels while driving. Also in Kia there is an AutoHold system, an assistant when descending from a mountain and an inter-axle clutch lock. And Qashqai is equipped with adaptive cruise control and a one-piece panoramic roof.
Control
Unlike the European Kashkaya, the car produced in Russia has improved shock absorbers and springs. The subframe is more rigidly attached, which gives the suspension more strength and energy content. Even on huge 19-inch wheels for such a car, the car runs smoothly.
Nissan's steering wheel is moderately heavy and informative. Has good feedback from the driver. Unlike the previous generation, he "acquired" a pronounced zero mark, which made it possible to understand where the wheels of the crossover are when cornering.
But the dynamics even with two-liter engine rather weak. The situation does not change after turning on the sport mode. The motor starts roaring louder, revs up, but no explosive acceleration appears. Perhaps the problem lies not in the engine, but in the variator, which, by the way, runs smoothly.
Dynamics in Kia Sportage 2015 better. The motor picks up speed faster. In Sport mode, the torque converter is even more responsive. Although the change of mode does not affect the engine, thanks to the gearbox, the car accelerates better.
The suspension in the Korean is soft, but sometimes irregularities still make their way into the salon. 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 clearly overdid it. At the same time, the information content of the steering wheel has suffered. Comparative test showed that the noise isolation in the Sportage 2016 is better.
Options and prices
Kia Sportage 2018 is offered with 3 types of engines:
- Gasoline 2.0 liters. (150 hp);
- Diesel 2.0 l. (185 hp);
- Gasoline 1.6 liters. (177 hp).
The petrol 150-strong unit is equipped with front and four-wheel drive to choose from. The 1.6-liter turbo engine and the diesel engine are 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 variator.
The cost of crossovers varies greatly. The price of the new front-wheel drive Sportage 2018 model year starts at 1,279 thousand rubles. And the maximum configuration of a crossover with all-wheel drive will cost you 2,044,900 thousand rubles. Prices are shown without discounts.
Qashqai authorized dealer in Russia can be purchased in the range from 1,074 thousand rubles to 1,630 thousand (2.0 liter engine).
Summarizing
In a Sportage vs Qashqai duel, it is difficult to find a winner as each vehicle has its own advantages. So, in Kia there is more free space in the back row and more spacious trunk... And in the number of options, he is not inferior to his Japanese opponent.
Kashkai also has advantages over his opponent. It looks more harmonious, has crisp handling and a modern interior, and its suspension is significantly softer. This is due to engineering changes inherent in Russian cars... For these reasons, any practical driver would swap out their Sportage for a new Nissan.
However, if we compare cars in terms of cost, the advantage of Kashkai is obvious. After all, deciding what to buy, the difference of 300 thousand seriously affects the choice.
