Nissan X-Trail 2005 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 192 NM | 176 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Nissan X-Trail is more dynamic to drive. Nissan X-Trail engine produces 4 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Nissan X-Trail reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.1 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 520'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 44 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 4.51 m | 4.54 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.68 m | 1.62 m | |
Nissan X-Trail is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 402 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1841 litres | 1691 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Nissan X-Trail has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 150 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Nissan X-Trail can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`300 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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