Mitsubishi Outlander vs Nissan X-Trail: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mitsubishi · 2021–present
Outlander GN
- Power
- 188 kW256 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 2,179 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: Outlander GN 3 X-Trail T32 0
- City Too close to call Length: 4,709 mm vs 4,690 mm
- Performance Outlander GN Power per tonne: 86 kW/t vs 75 kW/t
- Running costs Outlander GN Fuel per year: €210 vs €1,680 (estimated)
- Off-road Outlander GN Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Mitsubishi Outlander has more power: 188 kW (256 PS) against 116 kW (158 PS) for Nissan X-Trail. Mitsubishi Outlander is 19 mm longer than Nissan X-Trail (4,709 mm vs 4,690 mm). Nissan X-Trail is lighter by 622 kg (1,557 kg vs 2,179 kg). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €210 (Mitsubishi Outlander), €1,680 (Nissan X-Trail) (estimated). Nissan X-Trail is the older design (from 2000); Mitsubishi Outlander arrived in 2001. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the pick for performance, running costs and off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mitsubishi Outlander yet, so some checks above leave it out.
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 | Outlander GN | X-Trail T32 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 495 | C · 443 |
| Power | 45 | 41 |
| Grip | 40 | 32 |
| Handling | 38 | 51 |
| Top speed | 47 | 38 |
| Launch | 49 | 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 Outlander GNOutlander GN · 2.4 PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 188 kW (256 PS) 14.93 sat 145 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 · +2.94 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Outlander GN | X-Trail T32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,709 mm185.4 in † | 4,690 mm184.6 in −19 mm −0.7 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,897 mm74.7 in † | 1,820 mm71.7 in −77 mm −3.0 in −4.1% |
| Height | 1,745 mm68.7 in † | 1,710 mm67.3 in −35 mm −1.4 in −2.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm106.5 in † | 2,705 mm106.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 2,179 kg4,804 lb | 1,557 kg3,433 lb −622 kg −1,371 lb −28.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Outlander GN (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Outlander GN · 2.4 PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 188 kW (256 PS) | X-Trail T32 · 1.3 DIG-T (158 PS) DCT · petrol · 116 kW (158 PS) |
| Production years | 2021–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. | 188 kW (256 PS) 252 hp Better | 116 kW (158 PS) 156 hp |
| Power, all versions | 60–225 kW (82–306 PS) 80–302 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. | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft Better | 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. | No data | 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. | No data | 198 km/h 123 mph |
| Power per tonne | 86 kW/t 105 hp/ton calculated Better | 75 kW/t 91 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,360 cc · 4 cyl 2.4 l | 1,332 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l |
| Engine code | 4B12 | HR13 |
| Gearbox | No data | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm 185.4 in † | 4,690 mm 184.6 in |
| Width | 1,897 mm 74.7 in † | 1,820 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1,745 mm 68.7 in † | 1,710 mm 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm 106.5 in † | 2,705 mm 106.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,179 kg 4,804 lb | 1,557 kg 3,433 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 565 l 20.0 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 60 l 15.9 gal US |
| 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 | 19 g/km Better | 145 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €210/year estimated Better | €1,680/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 938 km 583 mi estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 20 kWh | No data |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 87 km 54 mi | No data |
| Energy use | 23.4 kWh/100 km | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Wheelbase.
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. † from another version of this generation.