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 Three Days in the Valley: 4x4 SUV torture test
| | 2008 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4x4 | 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | | POWERTRAIN | | Engine type | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | | Bore x stroke, in | 3.75 x 3.62 | 3.70 x 3.74 | | Displacement, ci/L | 241/4.0 | 241/4.0 | | Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 | | Valve gear | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Fuel induction | SFI | SFI | | SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm | 261 @ 5600 | 239 @ 5200 | | SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm | 281 @ 4000 | 278 @ 3700 | | Transmission type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | | 1st | 3.84:1 | 3.52:1 | | 2nd | 2.35:1 | 2.04:1 | | 3rd | 1.53:1 | 1.40:1 | | 4th | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | | 5th | 0.84:1 | 0.72:1 | | 6th | N/A | N/A | | Reverse | 2.77:1 | 3.22:1 | | Axle ratio | 3.36:1 | 3.73:1 | | Final drive ratio | 2.82:1 | 2.69:1 | | Indicated rpm @ 60 mph | 1800 | 1800 | | Transfer-case model | OR-V6 | VF2A | | Low-range ratio | 2.63:1 | 2.57:1 | | Crawl ratio (1st x axle gears x low range) | 33.9:1 | 33.7:1 | | Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | Premium unleaded | | DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES | | Wheelbase, in | 106.3 | 105.9 | | Length, in | 178.7 | 183.9 | | Width, in | 72.8 | 74.6 | | Height, in | 74.9 | 71.6 | | Track, f/r, in | 61.8/61.8 | 63.2/63.2 | | Headroom, f/r, in | 39.9/39.3 | 41.3/40.3 | | Legroom, f/r, in | 42.4/34.4 | 41.9/31.3 | | Shoulder room, f/r, in | 58.3/58.3 | 58.4/53.9 | | Cargo vol beh 1st/2nd row, cu ft | 65.7/35.2 | 66.8/27.9 | | Ground clearance, in | 9.5 | 9.6 | | Approach/departure angle, deg | 33.2/29.4 | 34.0/31.0 | | As-tested curb weight, lb | 4485 | 4346 | | Weight distribution, f/r, % | 52.0/48.0 | 54.0/46.0 | | Max payload capacity, lb | 1004 | 1272 | | GVWR, lb | 5400 | 5567 | | GCWR, lb | 10,000 | 9500 | | Max towing capacity, lb | 5000 | 5000 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 21.1 | 19 | | CHASSIS | | Construction | Ladder frame | Ladder frame | | Suspension, f/r | Control arm, coil spring, anti-roll bar/live axle, leaf spring | Control arm, coil spring, anti-roll bar/live axle, coil spring, anti-roll bar | | Steering type | Power rack-and-pinion | Power rack-and-pinion | | Ratio | 20.4:1 | 17.1:1 | | Turns, lock to lock | 3.5 | 3.1 | | Turning circle, ft | 37.3 | 41.8 | | Brakes, f/r | 11.7-in vented disc/11.3-in disc, ABS | 12.6-in vented disc, 12.3-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 16x7.0-in cast alum | 17x7.5-in cast alum | | Tires | P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail | P265/70R17 Bridgestone Dueler H/T | | Load/speed rating | 114/T | 113/S | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration, sec | | 0-30 | 2.7 | 2.4 | | 0-40 | 3.9 | 3.8 | | 0-50 | 5.5 | 5.5 | | 0-60 | 7.4 | 7.4 | | 0-70 | 9.9 | 10 | | 0-80 | 13.3 | 13.3 | | 0-90 | 17.2 | 17.2 | | Quarter mile, sec @ mph | 15.8 @ 86.8 | 15.8 @ 86.6 | | Braking, 60-0, ft | 137 | 137 | | EPA fuel economy, city/hwy, mpg | 14/20 | 16/20 | | As-tested fuel economy, mpg | 13.8 | 15.5 | | CO2 emissions, lb/mile | 1.2 | 1.1 | | GENERAL | | Location of final assembly | Smyrna, Tennessee | Hamura, Japan | | Body style | 4-door, 5-pass SUV | 4-door, 5-pass SUV | | EPA size class | Special purpose | Special purpose | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, 4WD | Front engine, 4WD | | Airbags | Front, side, f/r curtain | Front, front side, f/r curtain | | PRICE | | Base price | $28,485 | $24,820 | | Options | $2455 (est) | $6,048 | | Price as tested | $30,940 (est) | $30,868 |
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