2015 Nissan Xterra vs 2016 Toyota 4Runner

2015 Nissan Xterra

2016 Toyota 4Runner

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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 V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	21	$40,810	$44,360
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 SR5	17	21	$33,014	$35,885
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 SR5 Premium	17	21	$35,479	$38,565
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 TRD Pro	17	21	$38,502	$41,850
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Trail	17	21	$33,962	$36,915
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Trail Premium	17	21	$36,427	$39,595
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$38,939	$42,325
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 SR5	17	22	$31,289	$34,010
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 SR5 Premium	17	22	$33,754	$36,690

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,783

$40,810

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,670

$44,360

Monthly Payment Estimate

$428 / month

$739 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Nissan Xterra can go just about anywhere, and it won't clutter your decision with tons of options.

With the 2016 Toyota 4Runner, you'll trade off a little refinement and on the road finesse for true SUV capability, off-road prowess, and unparalleled style.

TCC Likes

Trail prowess
Gear-friendly interior
Strong, smooth powertrain

An SUV like no other
Perfectly matched powertrain
Rugged yet comfortable cabin

TCC Dislikes

Choppy ride
Poor gas mileage
Lackluster front seats

Third-row seat is for kids only
Cargo space isn't at all plentiful
Choppy ride in base versions

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

21 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

46.1

55.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

56.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.4

32.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

38.6

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.2

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

178.7

190.7

Height, Overall (in)

74.9

71.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

75.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

47.2

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

89.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

47.2

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

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P265/70TR16

P245/60SR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/70TR16

P245/60SR20

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4140

4805

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9656

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2962

3439

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2676

2998

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5201

6300

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

270 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

281 @ 4000

278 @ 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

Transfer Case Model

None

Electronic

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.40

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Xterra

Toyota 4Runner

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

9.8 (Est)

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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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