Nissan X-Trail 2003 vs Toyota RAV4 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan X-Trail engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan X-Trail consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Nissan X-Trail has 4x4: 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: | 25 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2000 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
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Nissan X-Trail is larger. Nissan X-Trail is 31 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 678 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1909 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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