Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Toyota 4Runner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 109.8 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 189.9 in | -33.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 75.8 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 71.5 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 4400 lb. | -1638 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -10.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.8 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 56.5 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.8 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 55.7 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 32.9 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 46.3 ft3 | -34.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -30.7 ft3 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |