Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,539 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,902 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 73 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,019 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,171 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 973 mm | -99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 997 L | 292 L | 705 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.2 | 1,198 L | 34.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,860 L | 2,701 L | -1 L |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |