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Compare Kia Sportage vs Nissan Xterra

Kia Sportage
2024 Kia Sportage
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$27,090
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Nissan Xterra
2015 Nissan Xterra
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$25,710
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Sportage
2023-2024 Kia Sportage Rear Angle View
2023-2024 Kia Sportage Dashboard
36
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Nissan Xterra
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Rear Angle View
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Dashboard
33
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,373 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,653 lbs
5,000 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
17 MPG
City
25 MPG
15 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
20 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
10.4 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
357.5 miles
316.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
471.9 miles
422 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
183.5 in
N/A
Height
65.4 in
74.9 in
Max Width
73.4 in
72.8 in
Front Width
63.8 in
61.8 in
Rear Width
64.1 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
7.1 in
9.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.5 in
58.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.8 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
34.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.4 in
39.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.4 in
46.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
74.1 ft³
65.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
39.6 ft³
36.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
39.6 ft³
36.3 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Height (Area)
N/A
36.1 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.6 ft
37.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65HR17
P265/70TR16
Rear Tire
P235/65HR17
P265/70TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Black
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Fusion Black
  • Steel Gray
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Cayenne Red
  • Glacier
  • Lava Red
  • Metallic Blue
  • Night Armor
  • Solar Flare Yellow, Build Out:05/15/2015, *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Glacial White Pearl
  • Gravity Gray
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
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