Nissan X-Trail vs Hyundai Tucson: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
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
Hyundai · 2004–2009
Tucson JM
- Power
- 129 kW175 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,668 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: X-Trail T32 3 Tucson JM 3
- Family X-Trail T32 Boot: 565 l vs 540 l; Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
- City Tucson JM Length: 4,325 mm vs 4,690 mm
- Long trips X-Trail T32 Range: 938 km vs 650 km; Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,705 mm vs 2,630 mm (estimated)
- Performance Tucson JM Power per tonne: 77 kW/t vs 75 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 10.5 s vs 11.5 s
- Running costs X-Trail T32 Fuel per year: €1,680 vs €2,630 (estimated)
- Off-road Tucson JM Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Hyundai Tucson is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.5 s for Nissan X-Trail. Nissan X-Trail is 365 mm longer than Hyundai Tucson (4,690 mm vs 4,325 mm). Nissan X-Trail is lighter by 111 kg (1,557 kg vs 1,668 kg). Nissan X-Trail has the bigger boot: 565 l against 540 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,680 (Nissan X-Trail), €2,630 (Hyundai Tucson) (estimated). Nissan X-Trail is the older design (from 2000); Hyundai Tucson arrived in 2004. On the catalog figures, the Nissan X-Trail is the pick for family, long trips and running costs; the Hyundai Tucson is the pick for city, performance and off-road.
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 | X-Trail T32 | Tucson JM |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 443 | C · 463 |
| Power | 41 | 42 |
| Grip | 32 | 47 |
| Handling | 51 | 48 |
| Top speed | 38 | 31 |
| Launch | 26 | 30 |
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 Tucson JMTucson JM · 2.7 · petrol · 129 kW (175 PS) 17.23 sat 123 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 · +0.64 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| X-Trail T32 | Tucson JM | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,690 mm184.6 in | 4,325 mm170.3 in † −365 mm −14.4 in −7.8% |
| Width | 1,820 mm71.7 in | 1,795 mm70.7 in † −25 mm −1.0 in −1.4% |
| Height | 1,710 mm67.3 in | 1,730 mm68.1 in † +20 mm +0.8 in +1.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm106.5 in | 2,630 mm103.5 in † −75 mm −3.0 in −2.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,557 kg3,433 lb | 1,668 kg3,677 lb +111 kg +245 lb +7.1% |
| Boot | 565 l20.0 cu ft | 540 l19.1 cu ft −25 l −0.9 cu ft −4.4% |
| Fuel tank | 60 l15.9 gal US | 65 l17.2 gal US +5 l +1.3 gal US +8.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs X-Trail T32 (±). 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
| Nissan X-Trail | Hyundai Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | X-Trail T32 · 1.3 DIG-T (158 PS) DCT · petrol · 116 kW (158 PS) | Tucson JM · 2.7 · petrol · 129 kW (175 PS) |
| Production years | 2013–2022 | 2004–2009 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 116 kW (158 PS) 156 hp | 129 kW (175 PS) 173 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 84–206 kW (114–280 PS) 113–276 hp | 100–136 kW (136–185 PS) 134–182 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.5 s | 10.5 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 198 km/h 123 mph Better | 180 km/h 112 mph |
| Power per tonne | 75 kW/t 91 hp/ton calculated | 77 kW/t 94 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l | 2,700 cc · 6 cyl 2.7 l |
| Engine code | HR13 | No data |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm 184.6 in | 4,325 mm 170.3 in † |
| Width | 1,820 mm 71.7 in | 1,795 mm 70.7 in † |
| Height | 1,710 mm 67.3 in | 1,730 mm 68.1 in † |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm 106.5 in | 2,630 mm 103.5 in † |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,557 kg 3,433 lb Better | 1,668 kg 3,677 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 565 l 20.0 cu ft Better | 540 l 19.1 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 60 l 15.9 gal US | 65 l 17.2 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 6.4 l/100 km 36.8 mpg US Better | 10.0 l/100 km 23.5 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 145 g/km Better | 237 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,680/year estimated Better | €2,630/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 938 km 583 mi estimated Better | 650 km 404 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2014) Better | ★★★★☆ (2006) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Fuel.
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.