Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
The RM10,000 gap is not just badge tax. The Tucson is the stronger five-seat SUV on paper: 154 hp versus 142 hp, a larger 582-litre boot versus 550 litres, six airbags versus four and an eight-year warranty versus five. It also has the longer 2,755 mm wheelbase, though the X-Trail is the taller, longer family hauler at 4,690 mm long, 1,740 mm tall and with seven seats. Nissan also gives you 200 Nm, a 60-litre tank and quoted 7.5 L/100 km economy. Choose based on seats first; the rest is close.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the stronger five-seat SUV, with more power, more boot space, more airbags and the longer warranty.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, a lower price and a taller, longer body for family use.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: Hyundai Tucson 5; Nissan X-Trail 7
- Power and torque: Hyundai Tucson 154 hp/192 Nm; Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm
- Size: Hyundai Tucson 4,630 mm long/1,865 mm wide/1,665 mm tall; Nissan X-Trail 4,690 mm long/1,820 mm wide/1,740 mm tall
- Boot space: Hyundai Tucson 582 litres; Nissan X-Trail 550 litres
- Warranty: Hyundai Tucson 8 years; Nissan X-Trail 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 143,888 | RM 133,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 154 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 200 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 181 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 582 L✓ | 550 L |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | 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.
Tucson
- 154 hp is higher than the X-Trail’s 142 hp
- 582-litre boot is larger
- Six airbags and an eight-year warranty
- Costs RM10,000 more
- Only five seats
- Smaller 54-litre fuel tank
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Higher 200 Nm torque figure
- Larger 60-litre fuel tank
- Four airbags versus Tucson’s six
- 550-litre boot is smaller
- Five-year warranty is shorter
Tucson vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Nissan X-Trail better?
Neither runs away with it. The Tucson has the better five-seat spec, with more power, boot space, airbags and warranty. The X-Trail is the better pick if you need seven seats and want to spend less.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888 and the Nissan X-Trail costs RM133,888, so the Tucson is RM10,000 dearer. Annual road tax is almost identical: RM440 versus RM439.
Which SUV has more space?
The X-Trail is longer and taller at 4,690 mm and 1,740 mm, and it seats seven. The Tucson is wider, has a longer 2,755 mm wheelbase and a bigger 582-litre boot versus 550 litres.