Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Nissan X-Trail 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 14 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.75 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 22 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1841 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 100 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 936 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2600 | |
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