Santa Cruz vs X-Trail GT

Hyundai · Nissan

1/4 Mile winner

X-Trail GT

Beats the Santa Cruz by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the X-Trail GT beats the Santa Cruz by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the X-Trail GT thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

281 hp

280 hp

0–100 km/h

6.5s

6.4s

Top speed

215 km/h

Engine

2.5L Turbocharged Inline-4

2.0L Turbo Inline-4

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

310 Nm

Price

$40,799

$38,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Santa Cruz

X-Trail GT

100 m

6.513s

6.468s

1/8 mile

9.651s

9.588s

1/4 mile

14.562s

14.475s

1 km

26.307s

26.182s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: X-Trail GT is $38,000 vs $40,799 for the Santa Cruz — a $2,799 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Santa Cruz or the X-Trail GT?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the X-Trail GT is faster, beating the Santa Cruz by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Santa Cruz vs the X-Trail GT?

The Santa Cruz hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the X-Trail GT does it in 6.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Santa Cruz produces 281 hp; the X-Trail GT produces 280 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Santa Cruz tops out at 215 km/h, and the X-Trail GT reaches 215 km/h.

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