2014 Nissan Xterra vs 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2014 Nissan Xterra

2014 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	16	22	$24,242	$25,300
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic X	16	22	$22,415	$23,390
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic Pro-4X	15	20	$29,718	$31,370
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic S	15	20	$26,201	$27,350
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic X	15	20	$24,375	$25,440
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual Pro-4X	16	20	$28,725	$30,320
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual S	16	20	$25,198	$26,300

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,242

$27,221

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,300

$29,270

Monthly Payment Estimate

$422 / month

$488 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Nissan Xterra doesn't have many extras available, but it does accomplish exactly what a weekend warrior would want–plus it can go just about anywhere.

The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser pairs tough trail-ready hardware with modern features and fab styling--but it's not for families or commuters.

TCC Likes

Strong, smooth powertrain
Tough, yet charming
Trail Prowess

Smartly updated retro theme
Basic but stylish inside
No-excuses off-road capability

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster front seats
Poor gas mileage
Choppy ride

Barely docile enough for the road
Back seat tough to enter, exit
Noise

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

20 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

46.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

40.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

34.4

31.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.2

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

178.7

183.9

Height, Overall (in)

74.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

105.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

27.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

65.7

66.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

27.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

43.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

12.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P265/70TR16

P265/70SR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/70TR16

P265/70SR17

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

4700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

4700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

470

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

470

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

4700

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4140

4343

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9656

9500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2962

3042

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2676

2601

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5201

5570

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

750

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

550

750

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Displacement

4.0 L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 5600

260 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Regular Duty

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

281 @ 4000

271 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans PTO Access

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.04

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.77

3.22

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.52

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Model

None

Manual

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.40

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Xterra

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.13

3.73

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.13

3.73

Suspension Type - Rear

Leaf

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Emissions

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

10.0

10.2 (Est)

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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