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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
Nissan X-Trail
2023 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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2023 Nissan
X-Trail
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.9.
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$37,250 - $57,690
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks great, particularly in Atlantic Blue
- Huge second row and boot
- Great all-round performer
Misses
- Tight third row, more a 5+2
- 147TDI diesel more effortless, efficient
- Still missing some assistance tech
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong performance, great refinement
- Nicely appointed, practical cabin
- Achievable fuel economy claim
Misses
- Low-grade infotainment for $50k
- Still no 7-seat option
- Expensive servicing
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey metallic
- Kings Red premium metallic
- Night Shade Blue metallic
- Reflex Silver metallic
- Deep Black pearl effect
Metallic and pearl effect exterior paint colours cost $900 and Kings Red premium metallic costs $1000.
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 162TSI R-Line review
If you want three rows of seating with the essence of a hot hatch, the Tiguan Allspace 162TSI R-Line could be the GTI for Mums and Dads.
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James Wong
7.8
2024 Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-Power review
The new entry point to the Nissan X-Trail hybrid range forgoes some niceties but retains the torquey and refined drive from higher grades.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 9.6 - 14 | |
