Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003

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Volkswagen Beetle
2016 - 2018
Nissan X-Trail
2003 - 2007
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Beetle is available only with front wheel drive, while Nissan X-Trail can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 2.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 105 - 220 HP136 - 165 HP
Torque: 175 - 350 NM192 - 314 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 11 seconds9.9 - 13.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 - 6.87.1 - 10.0
Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Nissan X-Trail.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.51 m
Width: 1.82 m1.76 m
Height: 1.49 m1.70 m
Volkswagen Beetle is 22 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 21 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 310 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
905 litres1841 litres
Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Beetle has 100 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 936 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`832~ 2`009
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): no data2600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Nissan X-Trail has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
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