Nissan X-trail CVT 2.5 4×2 A/T vs. Honda CR-V 2.0 V AT

[sparton]

Please help me choose which is better when it comes to reliability, maintenance, fuel economy, re-sale value, overall performance and general bang for the buck. Thanks in advance.

[GTi]

I say reliability, fuel economy, resale value go to the CRV, and performance goes to the X-Trail. Routine maintenance cost should be pretty much similar for both.

[basti08]

I say reliability, fuel economy, resale value go to the CRV, and performance goes to the X-Trail. Routine maintenance cost should be pretty much similar for both.

Resale maybe. Nissan is every bit as reliable as a Japanese car can be.

[sparton]

Thanks! I thought the CVT model makes X-trail more fuel efficient. Will do more research.

[Egan101]

For the same amount of money for the 2.5L Xtrail CVT or CRV 2.0L, the 5-seater Sorento 4x2 CRDi seems to be a better option. You get more space and a more powerful motor plus the fuel efficiency of a diesel. Another alternative is the CX5 with its fuel efficient SkyActiv engine.

[sparton]

For the same amount of money for the 2.5L Xtrail CVT or CRV 2.0L, the 5-seater Sorento 4x2 CRDi seems to be a better option. You get more space and a more powerful motor plus the fuel efficiency of a diesel. Another alternative is the CX5 with its fuel efficient SkyActiv engine.

Now it gets more confusing. Our budget is 1.3M (a little more than that will do). Is the Kia brand ok nowadays?

[Egan101]

Now it gets more confusing. Our budget is 1.3M (a little more than that will do). Is the Kia brand ok nowadays?

It is like asking as if Hyundai is "OK" nowadays as they are sister companies. The Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe share similar chassis and engines. You can opt for the smaller Sportage (Tucson) but the price difference ain't worth it. The Kia Sportage 4x2 CRDi is priced at 1.32M while the 5-seater Sorento 4x2 CRDi is 1.35M. Plus a few dealer discounts, you're just right within your budget.

[AntonM]

For the same amount of money for the 2.5L Xtrail CVT or CRV 2.0L, the 5-seater Sorento 4x2 CRDi seems to be a better option. You get more space and a more powerful motor plus the fuel efficiency of a diesel. Another alternative is the CX5 with its fuel efficient SkyActiv engine.

Agree - within your cost budget, your best choices would be the Mazda CX5 with Skyactiv (if gas engine) or the Kia Sorento 4x2 CRDi. These were the 2 cars in my final list and I chose the Sorento.

Among gas CUV/SUV, the Mazda CX5 has the best fuel efficiency, handling and best of all, Mazda's FREE 3-year service.

[sparton]

Agree - within your cost budget, your best choices would be the Mazda CX5 with Skyactiv (if gas engine) or the Kia Sorento 4x2 CRDi. These were the 2 cars in my final list and I chose the Sorento.

Among gas CUV/SUV, the Mazda CX5 has the best fuel efficiency, handling and best of all, Mazda's FREE 3-year service.

Mazda CX5 is priced at more than 1.4M, which is beyond my budget. Are you referring to the MT model?