Compare 2003 Nissan Xterra specifications by trim levels

Xterra is a 5-seat Body-On-Frame SUV from Nissan, which first hit the market back in 2000.

With the price tag ranging from $17,999 to $27,999, the Nissan Xterra faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Nissan Xterra boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 19 to 24 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.40mm x 178.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2003 Nissan Xterra

  • Fuel Tank: 19.4 gal

  • Wheelbase: 104.3 in

  • MPG: 19 city/24 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 10.7 sec

  • Towing: 3500 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 3500 lbs

  • Curb: 3589 lbs

  • Tires: P265/70SR15.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 44.5 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 178 x 70.4 x 74



2003 Nissan Xterra Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Nissan Xterra is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Nissan Xterra safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Nissan Xterra specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Body-On-Frame SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 143 hp @ 5200 –
      210 hp @ 4800

    • Torque 154 lb-ft. –
      246 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.9 - 10.7 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16 - 17.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 178 in

    • Width 70.4 in

    • Height 74 in

    • Wheelbase 104.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3589 lbs

    • GVWR 5000 lbs

    • Towing capacity 3500 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 71

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 19.4 gal

    • City 15 - 19 mpg

    • Combined 17 - 22 mpg

    • Highway 19 - 24 mpg

    • Highway range 368.6 - 465.6 mi



Specifications

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

Exterior length
178.00 in 178.00 in 178.00 in 178.00 in
Exterior body width
70.40 in 70.40 in 70.40 in 70.40 in
Exterior height
74.00 in 74.00 in 74.00 in 74.00 in
Horsepower
143 180 180 210
Torque
154 202 202 246
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 16 mpg 17 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
24 mpg 19 mpg 20 mpg 19 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
10.70 seconds 9.40 seconds 9.10 seconds 8.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.80 seconds 16.80 seconds 16.80 seconds 16.20 seconds
1/4 mile speed
79 mph 83 mph 81 mph 86 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
59 mph 58 mph 58 mph 59 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.78 " 3.60/3.27 " 3.60/3.27 " 3.60/3.27 "
Curb weight
3589.00 lbs 3760.00 lbs 3857.00 lbs 3911.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5000.00 lbs 5000.00 lbs 5000.00 lbs 5000.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
3500.00 lbs. 3500.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
104.30 in 104.30 in 104.30 in 104.30 in
Front track
60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 "
Rear track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.40 in 41.40 in 41.40 in 41.40 in
Rear legroom
32.80 in 32.80 in 32.80 in 32.80 in
Front headroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in
Rear headroom
37.80 in 37.80 in 37.80 in 37.80 in
Front hip room
52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in
Rear hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in
Front shoulder room
54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in
Rear shoulder room
54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in
Luggage volume
44.50 cu.ft. 44.50 cu.ft. 44.50 cu.ft. 44.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
65.60 cu.ft. 65.60 cu.ft. 65.60 cu.ft. 65.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
71 cu.ft. 71 cu.ft. 71 cu.ft. 71 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
19.40 gal. 19.40 gal. 19.40 gal. 19.40 gal.
Payload
1250 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Exterior length
178.00 in 178.00 in 178.00 in
Exterior body width
70.40 in 70.40 in 70.40 in
Exterior height
74.00 in 74.00 in 74.00 in
Horsepower
180 180 210
Torque
202 202 246
Fuel economy - city
16 mpg 15 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
19 mpg 19 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.90 seconds 9.20 seconds 7.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.10 seconds 16.70 seconds 16.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
81 mph 79 mph 84 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
58 mph 57 mph 58 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.60/3.27 " 3.60/3.27 " 3.60/3.27 "
Curb weight
4046.00 lbs 4156.00 lbs 4200.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5200.00 lbs 5200.00 lbs 5200.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
3500.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
104.30 in 104.30 in 104.30 in
Front track
60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 "
Rear track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.40 in 41.40 in 41.40 in
Rear legroom
32.80 in 32.80 in 32.80 in
Front headroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in
Rear headroom
37.80 in 37.80 in 37.80 in
Front hip room
52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in
Rear hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in
Front shoulder room
54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in
Rear shoulder room
54.40 in 54.40 in 54.40 in
Luggage volume
44.50 cu.ft. 44.50 cu.ft. 44.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
65.60 cu.ft. 65.60 cu.ft. 65.60 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
71 cu.ft. 71 cu.ft. 71 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
19.40 gal. 19.40 gal. 19.40 gal.
Payload
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

Interior Features

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

12V DC power outlet
3 4 6 6
Seatback storage pockets
1 1 1 1
Cargo Net - Pet Guard
4179 4179 4179 4179

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
4 6 6
Seatback storage pockets
1 1 1
Cargo Net - Pet Guard
4179 4179 4179

Exterior Features

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P265/70SR15.0 BSW AS P265/70SR16.0 BSW AS P265/70SR16.0 OWL AS P265/65SR17.0 OWL AS
Wheels
15" silver styled steel 16" silver alloy 16" painted alloy 17" painted alloy
Sunroof
1st row removeable manual tilting glass 1st row removeable manual tilting glass

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Antenna
3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P265/70SR16.0 BSW AS P265/70SR16.0 OWL AS P265/65SR17.0 OWL AS
Wheels
16" silver alloy 16" painted alloy 17" painted alloy
Sunroof
1st row removeable manual tilting glass 1st row removeable manual tilting glass

Seats

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

Standard seating
5 5 5 5

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5

Entertainment System

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

Speakers
4 6 8 8
Amplifier
Rockford Fosgate premium Rockford Fosgate premium Rockford Fosgate premium

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Radio
3131 3131 3131
Speakers
6 8 8
Amplifier
Rockford Fosgate premium Rockford Fosgate premium Rockford Fosgate premium

Safety and Security Features

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214

Mechanical Features

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

Axle ratio
4.88 4.64 4.64 4.64

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Engine
4783 4783 4783
Axle ratio
4.64 4.64 4.64

Other Specs

XE I4 4x2

XE 4x2

SE 4x2

SE S/C 4x2

Maximum towing capacity
3500 lbs. 3500 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.

XE 4x4

SE 4x4

SE S/C 4x4

Horsepower rpm
4800 4800 4800
Maximum towing capacity
3500 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.