Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan X-Trail) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 117 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 7.2 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2003: It has selectable four-wheel drive with Auto, 2WD and Lock modes. In Auto mode, it has front-wheel drive under normal conditions, the rear axle engages when the front wheels start to slip, and power is distributed variably up to 50:50 front to rear. In 2WD mode, the transfer clutch is permanently unlocked, but the electronic control unit can engage the rear wheels occasionally, for example during hard acceleration. In Lock mode, the transfer clutch is permanently locked, providing a constant 50:50 power distribution. When vehicle speed increases above 30 km/h (20 mph), it switches to Auto mode, but when speed decreases, it switches back to Lock mode. The system also switches to 2WD mode in the event of overheating. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Pacifica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger. Chrysler Pacifica is 54 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 25 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 1841 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 409 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.7 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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