Kia Sportage vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
At RM129,639, the Kia Sportage undercuts the RM133,888 Nissan X-Trail by RM4,249, yet brings more power at 154 hp, a larger 587-litre boot and six airbags. The X-Trail answers with seven seats, 200 Nm of torque, a stated 7.5 L/100 km and the taller body, but it gives away output, boot volume and airbag count. Both are CKD, petrol, front-wheel-drive C-segment SUVs with five-year warranties, so the choice is usefully clear: seats and economy figure, or cheaper five-seat practicality.
Pick the Kia Sportage if you want the lower price, higher 154 hp output, six airbags and the larger 587-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, prefer the stronger 200 Nm torque figure and want a stated 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy rating.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Sportage RM129,639; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: Kia Sportage 5; Nissan X-Trail 7
- Power and torque: Kia Sportage 154 hp/192 Nm; Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm
- Transmission: Kia Sportage conventional automatic; Nissan X-Trail CVT automatic
- Boot space: Kia Sportage 587 L; Nissan X-Trail 550 L
- Size: Kia Sportage 4,660/1,865/1,660 mm; Nissan X-Trail 4,690/1,820/1,740 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,639✓ | RM 133,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 154 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 200 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 587 L✓ | 550 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 439✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Sportage
- Lower RM129,639 price
- Stronger 154 hp output
- Bigger 587-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Less torque at 192 Nm
- No stated fuel economy figure
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Higher 200 Nm torque
- Stated 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Costs RM4,249 more
- Lower 142 hp output
- Four airbags versus six in the Kia
Sportage vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the Kia Sportage or Nissan X-Trail better?
The Kia Sportage is the better five-seat buy on these numbers: it costs less, has more power, a bigger boot and more airbags. The Nissan X-Trail is better if you need seven seats.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail costs RM4,249 more than the Kia Sportage, at RM133,888 versus RM129,639.
Which one has more space?
The Nissan X-Trail has more seats, with seven versus five. The Kia Sportage has the larger boot at 587 litres versus 550 litres, plus a longer 2,755 mm wheelbase than the X-Trail’s 2,705 mm.