Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 176.4 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.7 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 58.7 in | 16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1108 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 53.1 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 51.2 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.0 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |