Kia Sportage: QL vs NQ5
Verdict
At RM117,560 against RM129,639, the Kia Sportage NQ5 asks RM12,079 more than the Kia Sportage QL, and the numbers show where that money goes: size and luggage room. Both are CKD, petrol, front-driven C-segment SUVs with five seats, six airbags, automatic gearboxes and five-year warranties. The newer NQ5 is 180 mm longer with an 85 mm longer wheelbase and a 587-litre boot, versus 466 litres. Mechanically they are very close, with 154 hp plays 153 hp and both have 192 Nm.
Pick the Kia Sportage QL if you want the lower buy-in and can live with the smaller 466-litre boot and shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Kia Sportage NQ5 if you want the newer generation’s extra body size and much larger 587-litre boot for family use.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Sportage QL RM117,560; Kia Sportage NQ5 RM129,639
- Power: Kia Sportage QL 153 hp; Kia Sportage NQ5 154 hp
- Length: Kia Sportage QL 4,480 mm; Kia Sportage NQ5 4,660 mm
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage QL 2,670 mm; Kia Sportage NQ5 2,755 mm
- Boot space: Kia Sportage QL 466 litres; Kia Sportage NQ5 587 litres
- Height: Kia Sportage QL 1,635 mm; Kia Sportage NQ5 1,660 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 117,560✓ | RM 129,639 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | — | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 153 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 182 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | 466 L | 587 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | RM 440 |
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.
QL
- Lower listed price
- Same 192 Nm torque as the NQ5
- Six airbags and five-year warranty
- Smaller 466-litre boot
- Shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase
- Slightly lower 153 hp output
NQ5
- Larger 587-litre boot
- Longer 2,755 mm wheelbase
- Slightly higher 154 hp output
- Costs RM12,079 more
- Fuel economy figure not listed
- Fuel tank capacity not listed
QL vs NQ5 FAQ
Is the Kia Sportage QL or Kia Sportage NQ5 better?
The Kia Sportage NQ5 is the stronger family pick on paper because it is larger and has a 587-litre boot. The Kia Sportage QL still makes sense if price matters more than luggage space.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Sportage NQ5 costs RM12,079 more than the Kia Sportage QL, based on the listed prices.
Which one has more boot space?
The Kia Sportage NQ5 has more boot space: 587 litres versus 466 litres in the Kia Sportage QL, a 121-litre advantage.