Audi Q5 2012 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 115 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q5 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan X-Trail can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan X-Trail version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Nissan X-Trail 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Audi Q5 is 1 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1877 litres | |
| Audi Q5 has 10 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 317 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Audi Q5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 9600 | |
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