2008 Nissan Xterra vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Xterra and 2008 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Xterra | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
