Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 67% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Sportage | Qashqai | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 662 995 | R 568 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 588/m | R 9 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 442 426 | R 379 168 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 220 569 | R 189 032 |
| Value after 5 years | R 351 365 | R 301 127 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Kia Sportage →
Kia's best-known nameplate locally, on sale since the brand's 1998 arrival and now in its fifth generation. Striking styling and generous spec pull buyers who would otherwise look at a Tucson or RAV4. Depreciation is typical Korean mainstream, steeper than a Toyota but cushioned by the long warranty.
Known for: bold-styled family suv with long warranty
Nissan Qashqai →
Nissan launched the original Qashqai here in September 2007 and effectively created the compact crossover segment in SA. The first two generations sold in big numbers, but the pricier third-generation car struggled and was axed in June 2024. Used demand for earlier models stays healthy.
Known for: starting sa's compact crossover boom
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Sportage or the Nissan Qashqai?
They are close to inseparable: 67% vs 67% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia Sportage loses about R 220 569 over three years and the Nissan Qashqai loses about R 189 032. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Kia Sportage runs about R 11 588 per month and the Nissan Qashqai about R 9 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.