Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 180.1 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 56.1 in | 18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 3455 lb. | 695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.7 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 52.7 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 53.7 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 30.6 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 52.7 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 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |