2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 311 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |