Honda CR-V vs Nissan X-Trail: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 2022–present
CR-V VI
- Power
- 135 kW184 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.4 s
- Top speed
- 195 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,988 kg
Nissan · 2013–2022
X-Trail T32
- Power
- 116 kW158 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Top speed
- 198 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,557 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: CR-V VI 2 X-Trail T32 0
- Family Too close to call Boot: 617 l vs 565 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,694 mm vs 4,690 mm
- Long trips CR-V VI Range: 5,875 km vs 938 km (estimated)
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 68 kW/t vs 75 kW/t
- Running costs CR-V VI Fuel per year: €210 vs €1,680 (estimated)
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Honda CR-V is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 9.4 s against 11.5 s for Nissan X-Trail. Honda CR-V is 4 mm longer than Nissan X-Trail (4,694 mm vs 4,690 mm). Nissan X-Trail is lighter by 431 kg (1,557 kg vs 1,988 kg). Honda CR-V has the bigger boot: 617 l against 565 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €210 (Honda CR-V), €1,680 (Nissan X-Trail) (estimated). Honda CR-V is the older design (from 1995); Nissan X-Trail arrived in 2000. On the catalog figures, the Honda CR-V is the pick for long trips and running costs.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | CR-V VI | X-Trail T32 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 426 | C · 443 |
| Power | 38 | 41 |
| Grip | 26 | 32 |
| Handling | 44 | 51 |
| Top speed | 37 | 38 |
| Launch | 35 | 26 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 CR-V VICR-V VI · 2.0 e:PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 135 kW (184 PS) 16.80 sat 132 km/h
- 2 X-Trail T32X-Trail T32 · 1.3 DIG-T (158 PS) DCT · petrol · 116 kW (158 PS) 17.87 sat 122 km/h · +1.07 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| CR-V VI | X-Trail T32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,694 mm184.8 in | 4,690 mm184.6 in −4 mm −0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,866 mm73.5 in | 1,820 mm71.7 in −46 mm −1.8 in −2.5% |
| Height | 1,682 mm66.2 in | 1,710 mm67.3 in +28 mm +1.1 in +1.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,705 mm106.5 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,988 kg4,383 lb | 1,557 kg3,433 lb −431 kg −950 lb −21.7% |
| Boot | 617 l21.8 cu ft | 565 l20.0 cu ft −52 l −1.8 cu ft −8.4% |
| Fuel tank | 47 l12.4 gal US | 60 l15.9 gal US +13 l +3.4 gal US +27.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs CR-V VI (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Honda CR-V | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | CR-V VI · 2.0 e:PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 135 kW (184 PS) | X-Trail T32 · 1.3 DIG-T (158 PS) DCT · petrol · 116 kW (158 PS) |
| Production years | 2022–present | 2013–2022 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 135 kW (184 PS) 181 hp Better | 116 kW (158 PS) 156 hp |
| Power, all versions | 88–142 kW (120–193 PS) 118–190 hp | 84–206 kW (114–280 PS) 113–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 9.4 s Better | 11.5 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 195 km/h 121 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph |
| Power per tonne | 68 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated | 75 kW/t 91 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 1,332 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l |
| Engine code | No data | HR13 |
| Gearbox | No data | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,694 mm 184.8 in | 4,690 mm 184.6 in |
| Width | 1,866 mm 73.5 in | 1,820 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1,682 mm 66.2 in | 1,710 mm 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,705 mm 106.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,988 kg 4,383 lb | 1,557 kg 3,433 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 617 l 21.8 cu ft Better | 565 l 20.0 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 47 l 12.4 gal US | 60 l 15.9 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 0.8 l/100 km 294.0 mpg US Better | 6.4 l/100 km 36.8 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 18 g/km Better | 145 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €210/year estimated Better | €1,680/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 5,875 km 3,651 mi estimated Better | 938 km 583 mi estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 18 kWh | No data |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 82 km 51 mi | No data |
| Energy use | 15.6 kWh/100 km | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2024) | ★★★★★ (2014) Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.