Kia Shuma 2001 vs Nissan X-Trail 2007
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 114 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving. Kia Shuma engine produces 27 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Due to the lower power, Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Shuma 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 Kia Shuma could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2007: 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Sephia, Kia Clarus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Serena | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Shuma 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: | 4.53 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Shuma is smaller. Kia Shuma is 11 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Shuma is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1207 litres | 1742 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Kia Shuma has 39 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 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Kia Shuma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4600 | |
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