Compare 2015 Jeep Wrangler vs 2015 Nissan Xterra vs 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2015 Jeep Wrangler
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2015 Nissan Xterra
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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Select style
4WD 2-Door Altitude
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Altitude 17 21 $27,701 $28,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition 17 21 $22,641 $22,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon 17 21 $30,645 $32,195
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon Hard Rock 17 21 $30,645 $32,195
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sahara 17 21 $27,701 $28,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sport 17 21 $22,641 $22,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Willys Wheeler 17 21 $22,641 $22,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Wrangler X 17 21 $27,701 $28,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Altitude 16 21 $31,312 $32,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Freedom Edition 16 21 $26,328 $26,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon 16 21 $34,256 $35,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon Hard Rock 16 21 $34,256 $35,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sahara 16 21 $31,312 $32,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport 16 21 $26,328 $26,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport RHD 16 20 $30,746 $31,495
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Willys Wheeler 16 21 $26,328 $26,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Wrangler X 16 21 $31,312 $32,795
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2WD 4-Door Automatic S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic S 16 22 $24,783 $25,670
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic X 16 22 $22,846 $23,660
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic Pro-4X 15 20 $30,205 $31,640
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic S 15 20 $26,758 $27,720
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic X 15 20 $24,822 $25,710
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual Pro-4X 15 20 $29,203 $30,590
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual S 15 20 $25,747 $26,670
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4WD 4-Door Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic 17 20 $27,221 $29,270
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual 15 18 $26,840 $28,860
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic 16 20 $25,743 $27,680
Pricing
Invoice Price
$27,701
$24,783
$27,221
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$28,995
$25,670
$29,270
Monthly Payment Estimate
$483 / month
$428 / month
$488 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.2
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Jeep Wrangler offers more options and features than ever in a supremely off-road-capable package that's comfortable enough to act as daily transportation too. The 2015 Nissan Xterra can go just about anywhere, and it won't clutter your decision with tons of options. The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser pairs tough trail-ready hardware with modern features and fab styling--but it's not for families or commuters.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 22 mpg 20 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.8 58.3 58.4
Passenger Capacity
4 5 5
Second Head Room (in)
40.3 39.3 40.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
44.7 58.3 53.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41 42.4 41.9
Front Hip Room (in)
55.6 55.9 55.4
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 34.4 31.3
Front Head Room (in)
41.3 39.9 41.3
Second Hip Room (in)
44.7 46.1 51
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
10.3 8.2 -
Length, Overall (in)
163.8 178.7 183.9
Height, Overall (in)
72.5 74.9 72
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9 61.8 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
95.4 106.3 105.9
Liftover Height (in)
27.8 32.2 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7 72.8 75
Track Width, Front (in)
61.9 61.8 63.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
55 65.7 66.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
12.8 36.3 27.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
12.8 36.3 27.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 36.7 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 36.1 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 61.4 -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 43.3 -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 11.3 12.3
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
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 11.7 12.6
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.6 21.1 19
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.9 37.7 40.7
Steering Type
Re-Circulating Ball Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P255/70SR18 P265/70TR16 P265/70SR17
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
TT6 NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
653 - -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/70SR18 P265/70TR16 P265/70SR17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
653 - -
Rear Tire Order Code
TT6 NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 5000 4700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 5000 4700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2000 5000 4700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 500 470
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 500 470
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5000 5201 5570
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3200 2962 3042
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
6025 9656 9500
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2021 - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2775 2676 2601
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2035 - -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 16 X 7 17 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 16 X 7 17 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
600 550 750
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 110 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 550 750
Engine
Displacement
3.6 L/220 4.0 L/241 4.0 L/241
Engine Oil Cooler
Regular Duty None Regular Duty
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
285 @ 6400 261 @ 5600 260 @ 5600
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4800 281 @ 4000 271 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
ERB NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 (Est) 16 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 (Est) 18 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 (Est) 22 20
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
No No No
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.53 1.40
Trans Type
6 5 5
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.84 0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.06 2.77 3.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.61 2.35 2.04
Trans Order Code
DEH NA NA
Transfer Case Model
Manual None Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.25 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80 - -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.46 3.84 3.52
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Jeep Wrangler Nissan Xterra Toyota FJ Cruiser
Body Code
S S S
Suspension
Axle Type - Front
Non-Independent Independent Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.21 3.13 3.73
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Arm Leaf Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle Rigid Axle Rigid Axle
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.21 3.13 3.73
Suspension Type - Front
Leading Link Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 (Est) 9.8 (Est) 10.2 (Est)
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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