Nissan X-Trail 2014 vs Toyota RAV4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Nissan X-Trail engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan X-Trail consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan X-Trail could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan X-Trail consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2014: 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. Toyota RAV4 2012: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantaneously between the front and rear wheels to improve cornering performance, with up to 50 percent of engine power going to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated at speeds below 40 km/h and provides constant four-wheel drive. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 187 mm (7.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.67 m | |
| Nissan X-Trail is 7 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1877 litres | 1705 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan X-Trail has 27 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Nissan X-Trail uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 172 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 000 | |
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