Compare 2010 Nissan Xterra vs 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2010 Nissan Xterra
2010 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 21 $24,374 $25,720
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE 15 21 $26,868 $28,650
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic X 15 21 $22,322 $23,550
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Manual X 16 20 $21,566 $22,750
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic Off Road 15 20 $28,785 $30,700
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic S 15 20 $26,313 $27,770
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic SE 15 20 $28,785 $30,700
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic X 15 20 $24,261 $25,600
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual Off Road 16 20 $27,663 $29,500
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual X 16 20 $23,504 $24,800
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4WD 4-Door Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic 17 21 $23,707 $25,770
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual 15 19 $23,330 $25,360
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic 17 22 $22,244 $24,180
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,374
$23,707
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$25,720
$25,770
Monthly Payment Estimate
$429 / month
$430 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
If you have a lot of gear to haul to tough-to-reach places, the 2010 Nissan Xterra is a good choice for weekend adventurers. Though the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is a bit of a one-trick pony—clearly emphasizing off-road ability to the detriment of on-road comfort—its unmistakable style and agreeable on-road performance make it worth considering even for weekend recreation types.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 21 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
34.4 31.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 41.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.8 - TBD -
Second Hip Room (in)
46.1 51.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 58.4
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 40.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 53.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 41.9
Front Hip Room (in)
55.9 55.4
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.8 75.0
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 63.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 9.6
Length, Overall (in)
178.7 183.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
74.9 72.0
Liftover Height (in)
32.2 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.8 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 105.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
36.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
65.7 66.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
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 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x 1.1 12.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 12.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1 19.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 15.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.3 40.7
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/70R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/70R17
Front Tire Order Code
NA - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4398 4295
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel 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
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Front 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 - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
281 @ 4000 270 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
ZV7 NA
Displacement
4.0L/- TBD - 4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
261 @ 5600 259 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
- TBD - SFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 18
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.40
Trans Type
5 5
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA 1.00
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.77 3.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.35 2.04
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.13 3.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA 2.57
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.84 3.52
Summary
Vehicle Name
Nissan Xterra Toyota FJ Cruiser
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.0 0.75
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.3 1.14
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-leaf 4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Solid Axle w/Stabilizer Bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double wishbone Double-Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.0 10.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 4

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