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Compare Nissan Xterra vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Nissan Xterra
2015 Nissan Xterra
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$25,710
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Tiguan
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
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TBC
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7- speed Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Nissan Xterra
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Rear Angle View
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Dashboard
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Volkswagen Tiguan
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
184 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
221 lb-ft
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
7- speed Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
17 MPG
N/A
City
15 MPG
N/A
Highway
20 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 (Est) Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
316.5 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
422 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
74.9 in
N/A
Max Width
72.8 in
N/A
Front Width
61.8 in
N/A
Rear Width
61.8 in
N/A
Wheelbase
106.3 in
N/A
Ground Clearance
9.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
N/A
Front Seat Hip Room
55.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room
46.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36.3 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
36.3 ft³
N/A

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Height (Area)
36.1 in
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter
37.3 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7"
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P265/70TR16
N/A
Rear Tire
P265/70TR16
N/A
Spare Tire
Full-Size
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Silver
  • Cayenne Red
  • Glacier
  • Lava Red
  • Metallic Blue
  • Night Armor
  • Solar Flare Yellow, Build Out:05/15/2015, *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • Super Black
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
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