Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.6 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 180.1 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 67.0 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4143 lb. | 4325 lb. | -182 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 52.9 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.9 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | 11.4 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 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |