GAC Emkoo vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
The GAC Emkoo asks RM123,800 against the Nissan X-Trail’s RM133,888, yet it brings stronger numbers: 175 hp, 270 Nm and an 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also wider, has a longer wheelbase, a larger 638-litre boot, six airbags and listed AEB. The X-Trail counters with seven seats, a taller body, a 60-litre tank and rated 7.5 L/100 km economy. For a Malaysian buyer, this is five-seat performance and kit versus extra seating and known fuel use.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the stronger, cheaper five-seat SUV with more boot space, more airbags and listed AEB.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats and prefer its quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy over the Emkoo’s unlisted figure.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: GAC Emkoo 5; Nissan X-Trail 7
- Engine output: GAC Emkoo 175 hp and 270 Nm; Nissan X-Trail 142 hp and 200 Nm
- Size: GAC Emkoo 4,680 mm long, 1,901 mm wide; Nissan X-Trail 4,690 mm long, 1,820 mm wide
- Boot space: GAC Emkoo 638 litres; Nissan X-Trail 550 litres
- Road tax: GAC Emkoo RM120 per year; Nissan X-Trail RM439 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800✓ | RM 133,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 175 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 638 L✓ | 550 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 439 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Emkoo
- Stronger 175 hp and 270 Nm outputs
- Larger 638-litre boot
- Six airbags and listed AEB
- Only five seats
- Fuel economy not listed
- Smaller 55-litre fuel tank
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Larger 60-litre fuel tank
- Lower 142 hp and 200 Nm outputs
- Smaller 550-litre boot
- Four airbags and no listed AEB
Emkoo vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Nissan X-Trail better?
The GAC Emkoo is better on price, power, torque, boot space, airbags and listed AEB. The Nissan X-Trail is better if you need seven seats and want a quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail costs RM10,088 more than the GAC Emkoo, at RM133,888 versus RM123,800.
Which SUV is more practical for family use?
It depends on the family. The Nissan X-Trail has seven seats, so it suits extra passengers. The GAC Emkoo has five seats but a larger 638-litre boot compared with the X-Trail’s 550 litres.