2005 Holden Cruze vs. 2006 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2006 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan X-Trail (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 617 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Cruze | 2006 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Cruze | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |