Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 106.3 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 178.7 in | 33.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.8 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 74.9 in | -16.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 4165 lb. | -30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 58.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 46.1 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.4 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -45.1 ft3 |
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |