Geely EX5 vs Nissan X-Trail

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Nissan X-Trail at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 91% for the Nissan X-Trail, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 6 on the Nissan X-Trail.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 7 in the Nissan X-Trail.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Nissan X-Trail gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan X-Trail. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Nissan X-Trail lines up making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 75mm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail at 4,690mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 585L in the Nissan X-Trail, giving the Nissan X-Trail a 283L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Nissan X-Trail about $2,109 a year (7.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan X-Trail). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 5 years (Nissan X-Trail).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 135kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Nissan X-Trail: the lower starting price ($38,305 against $41,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (585L against 302L).

The Verdict

Nissan X-Trail scores higher, 77 vs 72

The Nissan X-Trail scores 77 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Nissan X-Trail ahead by 22 points), reliability (Nissan X-Trail ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 585L in the Nissan X-Trail. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Nissan X-Trail.

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