Trunk comparison: Kia Sportage vs Nissan Rogue Sport
Key Differences
The Kia Sportage offers a slightly longer loading floor in depth: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 1.6 in (≈2%) longer, and with the first row upright, 1.2 in (≈3%) longer—both small differences. The width at the narrowest point is the same, while the width of the trunk opening on the Qashqai is 2.8 in (≈7%) larger. The trunk opening of the Qashqai is also 2.8 in (≈10%) higher than that of the Sportage. Particularly noticeable is the depth of the cargo area (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) in the Qashqai: it is 2.4 in and thus
than in the Sportage. The loading edge of the Qashqai sits 2 in (≈7%) higher above the road than the Sportage.
Impact on Usability
The much greater depth in the Qashqai means more vertical storage space in the trunk—bulky or tall items can be placed lower, and loose cargo lies deeper and thus more securely. However, the loading edge in the Qashqai is somewhat higher; combined with the deeper loading floor, lifting heavy items when loading can be more strenuous. The higher trunk opening of the Qashqai makes it easier to load tall items insofar as there is more headroom above the cargo area, but it does not represent a major advantage over the Sportage (only about a 10% difference). The Sportage offers minimally more length with seats folded or upright, which can matter slightly when transporting long, flat items, but overall this is only a small advantage. The identical narrowest width of both vehicles means bulky, narrow items fit equally well; however, the slightly wider opening of the Qashqai makes maneuvering wide suitcases or boxes easier when loading and unloading. In short: for deep cargo and stored volume, the Qashqai has the clear advantage (
the higher loading edge); for easier lifting of heavy items and a somewhat lower loading height, the Sportage scores points.