Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 106.3 in | 13.7 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 178.7 in | 19 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 74.9 in | -16.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 4150 lb. | -254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 46.1 in | 9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.4 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum 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 |