Compare 2013 Jeep Wrangler vs 2013 Nissan Xterra vs 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2013 Jeep Wrangler
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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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4WD 4-Door Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic 17 20 $26,616 $28,620
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual 15 18 $26,235 $28,210
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic 16 20 $25,138 $27,030
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,715
$23,551
$26,616
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,295
$24,850
$28,620
Monthly Payment Estimate
$372 / month
$414 / month
$477 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
7.4
7.4
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. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the real deal, pairing authentic trail toughness with modern conveniences; but families and commuters attracted mainly to its brawny, very stylish look should think twice.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 22 mpg 20 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 2WD Sport Utility Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 34.4 31.3
Front Head Room (in)
41.3 39.9 41.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
88.4 99.8 - TBD -
Second Hip Room (in)
44.7 46.1 51.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.8 58.3 58.4
Second Head Room (in)
40.3 39.3 40.3
Passenger Capacity
4 5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.6 58.3 53.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.0 42.4 41.9
Front Hip Room (in)
55.6 55.9 55.4
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
37.1 - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7 72.8 75.0
Track Width, Front (in)
61.9 61.8 63.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
10.1 8.2 9.6
Length, Overall (in)
152.8 178.7 183.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
58.7 - TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
70.9 74.9 72.0
Liftover Height (in)
27.8 32.2 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9 61.8 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
95.4 106.3 105.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
12.8 36.3 27.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 43.3 - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
37.1 36.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
55.0 65.7 66.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.7 - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 36.7 - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.1 11.7 x 1.1 12.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.1 11.3 x 0.7 12.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.6 21.1 19.0
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.5 3.5 2.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.7 20.4 15.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.9 37.6 40.7
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr rack & pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P255/75R17 P265/70R16 P265/70R17
Rear Tire Order Code
TUF NA NA
Front Tire Size
P255/75R17 P265/70R16 P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
P255/75R17 P265/70R16 P265/70R17
Front Tire Order Code
TUF NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
TBB NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
300 750 750
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 5000 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3760 4140 4295
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 16 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 16 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 16 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.0 10.0 10.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 110 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4800 281 @ 4000 271 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
ERB NA NA
Displacement
3.6L/231 4.0L/241 4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
285 @ 6400 261 @ 5600 260 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 18 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 22 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 16 17
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.72 NA 2.57
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.797 NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.46 3.842 3.52
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.529 1.40
Trans Type
6 5 5
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 NA 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.839 0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.06 2.765 3.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.61 2.353 2.04
Trans Order Code
DEH NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.21 3.133 3.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.25 1.000 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic Automatic
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Wrangler Nissan Xterra Toyota FJ Cruiser
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Live Axle Double wishbone Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 1.00 0.75
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A - TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.30 1.14
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle Multi-leaf 4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Solid Axle NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A - TBD - NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.2 10.2 10.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
1 (2012) 4 4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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