Nissan X-Trail vs Peugeot Rifter – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot Rifter has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 10208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter manages with 5.60 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan X-Trail has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 213 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 10.80 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan X-Trail performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail pulls convincingly stronger with 525 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, the Peugeot Rifter is slight lighter – 1561 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers decisively more room – 1050 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 465 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter performs decisively better – up to 3500 L, which is about 2076 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter noticeable takes the win – 814 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot Rifter proves to be slightly ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot Rifter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.