Kia EV3 vs Nissan Qashqai

The Kia EV3 starts from $47,600 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $47,165. That makes the Nissan Qashqai the more affordable entry point by $435.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $52,360 and $51,882 respectively.

The Kia EV3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Nissan Qashqai, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Kia EV3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Nissan Qashqai. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Kia EV3 and 78% for the Nissan Qashqai.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan Qashqai, against 6 on the Kia EV3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV3 and 7 in the Nissan Qashqai.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV3 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV3 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV3 gets cloth upholstery while the Nissan Qashqai offers synthetic leather.

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Kia EV3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV3 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 125mm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Kia EV3 and 404L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Kia EV3 a 56L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai). The Kia EV3 has longer coverage.