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Nissan X-Trail vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Nissan X-Trail
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Kia Sportage
2025 Nissan
X-Trail
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2025 Kia
Sportage
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek FWD reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK (2WD)
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
336 to 429 km
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$37,750 - $59,265
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, well-appointed cabin
- Long warranty
- Surprisingly peppy powertrain
Misses
- Ride comfort could be better
- Not the most exciting option
- Short servicing intervals
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Colours Available
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek FWD review
The Nissan X-Trail is an unpretentious entry in the bustling mid-sized SUV segment, and is worthy of consideration.
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2025 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid review
Is the new Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid family SUV a better choice than a Toyota RAV4? You’ll need to read this review to find out!
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2488 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 157kW | 115kW - 169kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4501 - 6000 | 500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 244Nm - 525Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
