| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Nissan Xterra | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 178.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 74.9 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3669 lb. | 4354 lb. | -685 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 58.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 46.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 34.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan Xterra.