Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage: which costs less to run in the UK?
Bought 2–4 years old on finance, the Nissan Qashqai works out about £1,374 cheaper over 3 years (after resale), on our estimates. Here is where the difference comes from.
| Nissan Qashqai | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 2–4 years old | £14,500 | £16,500 |
| Price new (up to) | £32,680 | £36,120 |
| Fuel type | petrol (hybrid) | petrol (hybrid) |
| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 115 g/km | 110 g/km |
| Fuel per month | £91 | £89 |
| Insurance per month (bought) | £42 | £48 |
| Maintenance per month | £40 | £46 |
| Buy: total per month | £538 | £595 |
| Buy: net 3-year cost | £14,275 | £15,649 |
| Lease new: total per month | £504 | £614 |
| Lease new: 3-year cost | £18,143 | £22,105 |
Based on 1,000 km (about 621 miles) a month on mixed roads. Road tax is the same £200/yr standard rate for both (plus £640/yr for versions that cost over £40,000 new). All assumptions →
Nissan Qashqai
The crossover that popularised the segment — spacious, comfortable, and one of Europe's consistent best-sellers.
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Kia Sportage
One of Europe's best-selling SUVs — sharp styling, a strong warranty, and a hybrid that genuinely cuts fuel bills.
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