GAC GS8
GAC GS8
2.0L GT 2WD
AED 158,900
Nissan X-trail
Nissan X-trail
2.5L S 2WD 5 Seater
AED 101,900
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GAC GS8 vs Nissan X-trail Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of GAC GS8 and Nissan X-trail. GAC GS8 is priced between AED 158,900 while Nissan X-trail is priced between AED 101,900. Talking about the technical specifications, GAC GS8 2.0L GT 2WD houses 1991 engine whereas Nissan X-trail 2.5L S 2WD 5 Seater engine displacement is 2488.

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Overview: GAC GS8 vs X-trail

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1991 cc 2488 cc
Power 248Hp@5250rpm 181Hp@6000rpm
Torque 380Nm@4000rpm 244Nm@4000rpm
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Best Loan Offers

DP AED 39,700 Installment : AED 2,249 x 60 Months VIEW OCTOBER OFFERS DP AED 25,500 Installment : AED 1,441 x 60 Months VIEW OCTOBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

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22 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Distinctive and premium design

Premium and comfortable interior

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The 1.5L VC-Turbo petrol engine offers a refined driving experience

5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Comfortable ride quality

Advanced Driver Assistance System and modern tech 

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Things we don't like

Underpowered engine

Limited room in the third row

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Spacious for 5-Seater usage only, the third row is cramped

Low fuel economy due to the large size of the vehicle

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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Gear Box 8 Speed --
Drive Type FWD FWD
Emission Yes --
Engine 2.0L TGDI 2.5L
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Ignition System
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Performance

Engine Displacement 1991 cc 2488 cc
Power 248Hp@5250rpm 181Hp@6000rpm
Torque 380Nm@4000rpm 244Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Consumption 12.5 kmpl 16.1 kmpl
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 65 L 60 L L
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Length 5015 mm 4680 mm
Width 1950 mm 1840 mm
Height 1780 mm 1725 mm
Wheel Base 2920 mm 2705 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Kerb Weight -- 1578 kg
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Front Suspension McPherson Independent Independent Strut
Steering Type Electric Power
Rear Suspension Multi-link Beam Independent Independent Multi-Link
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Vantilated Disc
Alloy Wheel Size -- 17 Inch
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Safety

Central Locking Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes --
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Lane Change Indicator Yes --
Fire Extinguisher Yes --
First Aid Kit Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Auto Hold Yes --
Child Safety Locks -- Yes
Anti Theft Device -- Yes
Brake Assist -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Rear Rear
Crash Sensor -- Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Electric Parking brake with Auto Hold,Active Engine Braking,Active Ride Control,Side and Curtain Airbags,3 point ALR ELR passenger seat belt system,Front seat belts with pre tensioners and load limiters,LATCH System Electric Parking brake with Auto Hold,Active Engine Braking,Active Ride Control,Side and Curtain Airbags,3 point ALR ELR passenger seat belt system,Front seat belts with pre tensioners and load limiters,LATCH System
Cruise Control -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Electronic Stability Programe -- Yes
Hill Hold Assist -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes 6 way manual driver’s seat 6 way manual driver’s seat
On Board Computer Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Two 12 volt DC power outlets Two 12 volt DC power outlets
Power Steering Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Centre Console Armrest Yes --
Usb charger Yes --
Remote key Yes --
Driving Modes ECO, Comfort, Sport ECO, Comfort, Sport --
Power Windows Rear -- Yes
Rear A/C Vents -- Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
Keyless Entry -- Yes
Additional Features -- Intelligent Drive Modes,Rear passenger air conditioning vents,Overhead sunglasses storage,4 way manual front-passenger’s seat Intelligent Drive Modes,Rear passenger air conditioning vents,Overhead sunglasses storage,4 way manual front-passenger’s seat
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes --
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
Integrated 2DIN Audio -- Yes
Apple Carplay -- Yes
Numbers of Speakers -- 4 4
Additional Features -- Intelligent Drive Modes,Rear passenger air conditioning vents,Overhead sunglasses storage,4 way manual front-passenger’s seat Intelligent Drive Modes,Rear passenger air conditioning vents,Overhead sunglasses storage,4 way manual front-passenger’s seat
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Chrome Grille Yes Yes
Roof Rail Yes --
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED LED --
Shark fin antenna Yes --
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Alloy Wheels -- Yes
Sun Roof -- Yes
Moon Roof -- Yes
Integrated Antenna -- Yes
Additional Features -- Intelligent Drive Modes,Rear passenger air conditioning vents,Overhead sunglasses storage,4 way manual front-passenger’s seat Intelligent Drive Modes,Rear passenger air conditioning vents,Overhead sunglasses storage,4 way manual front-passenger’s seat
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes --

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes --
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes --
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes --
Spare Wheel Yes --
Outside Temperature Display -- Yes
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GAC GS8 vs Nissan X-trail FAQs

Which Car has more power between GAC GS8 vs Nissan X-trail?

The GAC GS8 has power of 187Hp@4500rpm with 320Nm@4000rpm torque and Nissan X-trail has power of 181Hp@6000rpm with 244Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making GS8 the more powerful as compared to X-trail.

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Which Car has more safety features between GAC GS8 vs Nissan X-trail?

GS8 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Change Indicator, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Speed Sensing Door Locks and Auto Hold

X-trail safety features: Passenger Airbag, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti Theft Device, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Anti-Theft Alarm, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Crash Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Programe and Hill Hold Assist

The Nissan X-trail has higher number of sefety features than GS8, hence Nissan X-trail is more safer than GAC GS8.

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Which Car has more comfort features between GS8 vs X-trail?

GS8 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Air Quality Control, Heater, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, On Board Computer, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Remote key, Usb charger and Centre Console Armrest

X-trail comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front and Keyless Entry

The GAC GS8 has higher number of comfort features than X-trail, hence GAC GS8 is more comfortable than Nissan X-trail.

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Which is bigger GS8 or X-trail?

The GS8 dimensions are 5015 mm length, 1950 mm width, 1780 mm height while the X-trail dimensions are 4680 mm length, 1840 mm width, 1725 mm height. Hence the GS8 is more longer more wider and more higher.

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