Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 174.8 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 64.4 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4143 lb. | 3585 lb. | 558 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 49.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.9 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |