Nissan X-Trail vs SsangYong Rexton – 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 evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7106 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan X-Trail manages with 5.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.20 L. The difference is about 2.50 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 hardly perceptible edge – offering 213 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan X-Trail performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the SsangYong Rexton 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 a bit stronger with 525 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 84 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 Nissan X-Trail is clearly perceptible lighter – 1668 kg compared to 2145 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers noticeable more room – 784 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton performs noticeable better – up to 1977 L, which is about 553 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, SsangYong Rexton clearly perceptible takes the win – 770 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

All in all, the Nissan X-Trail shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.