Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan X-Trail at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Nissan X-Trail and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan X-Trail, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan X-Trail and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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.

Feature Showdown

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

The Nissan X-Trail stands out with wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Nissan X-Trail lines up producing 135kW and 244Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Nissan X-Trail has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan X-Trail is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan X-Trail measures 4,690mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 328mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan X-Trail generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 585L in the Nissan X-Trail and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Nissan X-Trail a 197L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan X-Trail leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,275kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 10.4 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, fuel for the Nissan X-Trail costs about $2,109 a year (7.4 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $969 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan X-Trail) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan X-Trail), no data (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Nissan X-Trail: the lower starting price ($38,305 against $46,940), more power (135kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (585L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,109).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 77

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Nissan X-Trail's 77 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 31 points), practicality (Nissan X-Trail ahead by 21 points), performance (Nissan X-Trail ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $969 less (4 L/100km against 7.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 585L in the Nissan X-Trail, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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