Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 vs Nissan X-Trail 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 23 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 20 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2010: 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: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan X-Trail 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. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 771 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1773 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 292 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8600 | |
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