Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 202.9 in | -24.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 60.7 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 3969 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 56.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 55.8 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.1 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |