Lexus RX vs Nissan X-Trail – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan X-Trail has a strongly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 29486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX has a markedly edge – offering 371 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RX performs hardly any better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX pulls barely noticeable stronger with 551 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 26 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers visibly more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Nissan X-Trail is distinctly lighter – 1668 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers noticeably more room – 585 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus RX performs somewhat better – up to 1678 L, which is about 254 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RX slight takes the win – 620 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

All in all, the Lexus RX shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.