Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Saturn ION | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 184.5 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.2 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 57.4 in | 17.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 2752 lb. | 1398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 49.5 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.0 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 52.8 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 48.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.3 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |