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Nissan X-Trail vs VW Touareg - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (213 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (34000 £ vs 64300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or VW Touareg?

Nissan X-Trail

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Touareg

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X-Trail @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan X-Trail has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 30279 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touareg manages with 5.20 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

Touareg @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Touareg has a clearly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 249 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touareg pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm difference.

X-Trail @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is clearly perceptible lighter – 1668 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers distinct more room – 810 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1800 L, which is about 376 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg evident takes the win – 751 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Touareg proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Touareg is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £64,300
Touareg @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 km
Nissan X-Trail
VW Touareg

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Nissan X-Trail

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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VW Touareg

5 (2 Reviews)
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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Nissan X-Trail
VW Touareg
X-Trail @ Nissan Motor Corporation
Touareg @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
34000 - 50400 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1668 - 1961 kg
Curb weight
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4680 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1396 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1497 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
Is the Nissan X-Trail offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan X-Trail is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.