Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 106.3 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 178.7 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 72.8 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 74.9 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 4150 lb. | -190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 58.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 46.1 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 34.4 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -51.9 ft3 |
2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS 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 |