2003 Nissan Xterra Specifications

4-Door SE 2WD SC V6 Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door SE 2WD SC V6 Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.3L
EPA Class 2WD Sport Utility
Style Name 4dr SE 2WD SC V6 Auto
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3911
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.5
Second Hip Room (in) 51.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 32.8
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.0
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 50.2
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 9.6
Track Width, Front (in) 60.0
Liftover Height (in) 32.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 104.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.3
Height, Overall (in) 73.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 178.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 65.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 39.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 44.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 69.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 36.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 4800
Displacement 3.3L/201
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 246 @ 2800
Fuel System SMFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.54
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.72
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.78
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.64
Trans Order Code NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 10.2 x 1
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.7
Steering Type Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.6
Tires
Rear Tire Size P265/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P265/65R17
Front Tire Size R265/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Double wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Leaf springs
Suspension Type - Rear NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags
Outboard 3-point seat belts w/height adjusters,...
ALR/ELR front seat belts
Center rear lap belt
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat system-inc: lower anchors, tether for...
Shift lock
First aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) NA
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
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