Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Scion tC | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 174.0 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 55.7 in | 19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4143 lb. | 2905 lb. | 1238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.6 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 50.0 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 47.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.6 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 30.3 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 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |