Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 171.9 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 62.2 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1449 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 51.7 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 52.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 47.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.3 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |