2008 Nissan Xterra vs 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2008 Nissan Xterra

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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2WD 4-Door Automatic S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	15	20	$23,324	$24,610
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE	15	20	$25,826	$27,560
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic X	15	20	$21,669	$22,860
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Manual S	16	20	$22,567	$23,810
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Manual X	16	20	$20,912	$22,060
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic Off Road	14	20	$26,481	$28,260
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic S	14	20	$25,215	$26,610
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic SE	14	20	$27,697	$29,560
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic X	14	20	$23,608	$24,910
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual Off Road	16	20	$25,546	$27,260
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual S	16	20	$24,459	$25,810
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual X	16	20	$22,852	$24,110

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4WD 4-Door Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic	16	20	$22,416	$24,635
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual	15	18	$22,044	$24,225
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic	16	20	$20,969	$23,045

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,324

$22,416

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,610

$24,635

Monthly Payment Estimate

$410 / month

$411 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

For active people who need to tow or haul a lot of gear or go off-road, the 2008 Nissan Xterra is one of the best—and best-looking—choices.

Retro-coolness, off-roading, and practicality don’t come together as well in any other vehicle as they do in the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

TCC Likes

Fashionably rugged styling
Responsive V-6 engine and smooth automatic transmission
Off-road ability and toughness

Retro-stylish inside and out
Appealingly simple interior design
Very impressive off-road ability

TCC Dislikes

Ride can be choppy on rough roads
Unsupportive front seats
Side airbags aren’t standard

Road and wind noise on the highway
Passing power is just adequate
Tight backseat with difficult access

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

34.4

31.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.3

Second Hip Room (in)

46.1

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

40.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

105.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

178.7

183.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

74.9

72.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.7

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.2

27.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

43.3

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

36.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

65.7

66.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.1

12.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x 0.7

12.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

19.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.54

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

20.4

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3

41.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/70R16

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/70R16

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R16

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4152

4295

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 5600

239 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

- TBD -

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

281 @ 4000

278 @ 3700

Engine Order Code

ZV7

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.40

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.77

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.04

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.57

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.52

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Xterra

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double wishbone

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.0

0.67

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.3

1.14

Suspension Type - Rear

Rigid leaf

4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

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