Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | BMW 3-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.7 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 178.2 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 55.8 in | 19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 3462 lb. | 688 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 0.0 in | 46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
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 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |