2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V.
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, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | HR-V | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |