Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,539 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,618 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 80 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 998 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 874 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 997 L | -544 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 1,860 L | 15 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |