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Nissan X-Trail vs VW Touran – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or VW Touran?

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 minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1367 £.

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

Touran @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 Nissan X-Trail has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 213 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slight better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan X-Trail pulls distinct stronger with 525 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In curb weight, VW Touran is barely noticeable lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers evident more room – 834 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 556 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran hardly perceptible takes the win – 601 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan X-Trail proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan X-Trail is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,000
X-Trail @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Nissan X-Trail

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 213 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.9 L
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Nissan X-Trail

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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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34000 - 50400 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1668 - 1961 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4680 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1396 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
170 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1497 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
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VW

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

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