Head to head · SUV
Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Nissan Qashqai comes out ahead of the Kia Sportage, winning 3 of the 3 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Kia Sportage | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £18,750 (2023, 27,000 mi) | £13,500 (2023, 27,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 63% | 67% · wins |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 72 | 82 · wins |
| Average mpg | 44 | 44 |
| Insurance group | 15 | 12 · wins |
| Road tax / year | £200 | £200 |
| Typical annual service | £230 | £220 · wins |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Sportage vs Qashqai — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Sportage or the Qashqai?
The Nissan Qashqai scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 82 against the Kia Sportage's 72 out of 100.
Which holds its value better, the Sportage or the Qashqai?
The Nissan Qashqai — it keeps about 67% of its original price after three years, against 63% for the Kia Sportage.
How much does a used Sportage cost compared with a Qashqai?
A roughly three-year-old Kia Sportage is worth about £18,750 at typical mileage, against about £13,500 for the equivalent Nissan Qashqai.