Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Pontiac G5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 179.8 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.5 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 55.6 in | 19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 2991 lb. | 1159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.1 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 49.4 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 35.7 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 49.3 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 46.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.2 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 51.8 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 |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |