Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 183.9 in | -5.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.6 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 70.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 4295 lb. | 81 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 53.9 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 51.0 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 31.3 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -1.1 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |