2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1298 kg more than 2007 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. 2007 Nissan X-Trail has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan X-Trail will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
