Kia Seltos (2026 – present) vs Nissan Qashqai (2024 – present): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Nissan Qashqai is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 10.4 s. The Kia Seltos has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 206 km/h. The Nissan Qashqai uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Kia Seltos dates from 2026 – present, the Nissan Qashqai from 2024 – present.
| Specification |
Kia
Seltos
2026 – present
|
Nissan
Qashqai
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 193 hp | 140 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 179 – 265 Nm | 240 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | 7.9 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 171 – 206 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 5.1 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,384 – 4,430 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,801 – 1,829 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,600 – 1,615 mm | 1,626 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 – 2,690 mm | 2,664 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.