Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 178.7 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 72.8 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 74.9 in | -17.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 4165 lb. | -713 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.9 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 46.1 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.4 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -51.7 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 review |
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 |