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Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 178.7 in | 1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 74.9 in | -21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4165 lb. | -627 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.3 in | -4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.3 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 46.1 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 34.4 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -50 ft3 |
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 |