Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kadjar engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Due to the lower power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Renault Kadjar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kadjar consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1570 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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. Note, however, that this Nissan X-Trail version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Nissan X-Trail 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.71 m | |
| Renault Kadjar is 19 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kadjar is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1877 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Renault Kadjar has 78 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 399 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`916 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 12 600 | |
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