Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 106.3 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 178.7 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 74.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4848 lb. | 4165 lb. | 683 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.4 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 46.1 in | 11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.4 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.6 in | 0.0 in | 59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.4 ft3 | 35.2 | 33.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 36.7 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango 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 |