| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Nissan Xterra | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 106.3 in | -6.7 in |
| Length | 156.5 in | 178.7 in | -22.2 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 72.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 74.9 in | -9.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 4143 lb. | -1381 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 58.3 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 55.9 in | -7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 58.3 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 46.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -23.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
| 2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |
| 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 |