2013 Jeep Wrangler vs 2013 Nissan Xterra

2013 Jeep Wrangler

2013 Nissan Xterra

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4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition	17	21	$21,715	$22,295
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Moab	17	21	$26,274	$27,795
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon	17	21	$28,913	$30,695
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon 10th Anniversary	17	21	$28,913	$30,695
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sahara	17	21	$26,456	$27,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sport	17	21	$21,808	$22,395
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Freedom Edition	16	21	$25,070	$25,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Moab	16	21	$29,559	$31,295
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon	16	21	$32,289	$34,295
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon 10th Anniversary	16	21	$32,289	$34,295
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sahara	16	21	$29,741	$31,495
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	21	$25,256	$25,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport RHD	16	20	$29,255	$30,295

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2WD 4-Door Automatic S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	16	22	$23,551	$24,850
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic X	16	22	$21,745	$22,940
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic Pro-4X	15	20	$28,567	$30,490
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic S	15	20	$25,490	$26,900
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic X	15	20	$23,683	$24,990
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual Pro-4X	16	20	$27,584	$29,440
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual S	16	20	$24,497	$25,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,715

$23,551

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,295

$24,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$372 / month

$414 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler is just as ready for adventuring as it looks--and surprisingly tolerable for the commute.

The 2013 Nissan Xterra has exactly what the most dedicated weekend warriors want--including the goods to get active gear out to hard-to-reach places--but without a lot of frills.

TCC Likes

Off road, it's the king
Real truck toughness
Nothing else like it

Trail prowess
Gear-friendly interior
Strong, smooth powertrain

TCC Dislikes

On-road handling
Bouncy, jittery ride
Prices can be steep

Choppy ride
Poor gas mileage
Lackluster front seats

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.3

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.4

99.8

Second Hip Room (in)

44.7

46.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

40.3

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.6

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.0

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

10.1

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

152.8

178.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

58.7

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.9

74.9

Liftover Height (in)

27.8

32.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

95.4

106.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

37.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

37.1

36.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.0

65.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.7

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

36.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

12.8

36.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

43.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

11.7 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

11.3 x 0.7

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.7

20.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.9

37.6

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/75R17

P265/70R16

Rear Tire Order Code

TUF

Front Tire Size

P255/75R17

P265/70R16

Spare Tire Size

P255/75R17

P265/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

TUF

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

750

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3760

4140

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.0

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

281 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/231

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6400

261 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.529

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.839

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

2.765

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.61

2.353

Trans Order Code

DEH

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.133

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.25

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.797

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.842

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Wrangler

Nissan Xterra

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

1.00

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.30

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

Multi-leaf

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Solid Axle

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Live Axle

Double wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

1 (2012)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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