2003 Nissan Xterra Specs

Engine	I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C V6 (SE)
Name	TA5N	VG33E	VG33E
Cam Design	DOHC	SOHC	SOHC
Orientation	Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration	Inline 4	V6	V6
Block / Head Composition	Cast iron/aluminum
Displacement (liters)	2.4L	3.3L	3.3L
Horsepower	143 @ 5200 RPM	180 @ 4800 RPM	210 @ 4800 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)	154 @ 4000 RPM	202 @ 2800 RPM	246 @ 2800 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm)	89.0 x 96.0	91.5 x 83.0	91.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio (:1)	9.2	8.9	8.9
Spark Plugs	Double-tipped platinum
Maximum Engine Speed	6,100 RPM	5,800 RPM	5,800 RPM
Induction System	Electronic multi-point fuel injection	Sequential multi-point fuel injection	Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain	4-valves-per-cylinder	2-vales-per-cylinder	2-vales-per-cylinder
Electronic Throttle Control	Standard
Engine Mounts	Elastomer rubber	Front-liquid filled	Front-liquid filled
Recommended Fuel	Unleaded regular	Unleaded regular	Premium unleaded
Emissions System	Two catalytic converters (manifold + under floor)

Electrical		I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C V6 (SE)
Ignition System		Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Starter		1.0 kW	1.4 kW	1.4 kW
Alternator	12-volt, 70 amp	Standard	-	-
	12-volt, 80 amp	-	Standard (XE)	-
	12-volt, 100 amp	-	Standard (SE)	Standard
Battery		55D23R	55D23R	55D23R
Engine Room 12-volt Junction Box		-	Optional (XE)	Standard
			Standard (SE)

Powertrain		I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C V6 (SE)
Drive configuration	2-wheel drive	Standard	Standard (4x2)	Standard (4x2)
	4-wheel drive (w/ auto locking hubs)	-	Standard (4x4)	Standard (4x4)
Transmission Type	5-speed MT	Standard	Standard (XE)	-
	4-speed AT	-	Standard (SE)	Standard
Transmission Control automatic (w/shift lock)		Electronic
Gear Ratios: (:1)		M/T	M/T	A/T
1st		3.592	3.580	2.785
2nd		2.246	2.077	1.545
3rd		1.415	1.360	1.000
4th		1.000	1.000	0.694
5th		0.821	0.811	-
Reverse		3.657	3.636	2.272
Final Drive Ratio (:1) (based on std. tires)		4.875	4.636 (XE)	2.272
			4.900 (SE)
Transfer Case Gear Ration (:1)	Low	-	2.02 (4x4)	2.02 (4x4)
	High	-	1.00 (4x4)	1.00 (4x4)
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) w/Traction Control and cancel switch (AT only)		-	Optional (4x4)	Optional (4x4)

Brakes		2003 Nissan Xterra
Front	Type	Vented Disc – Dual Caliper
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	10.2" x 1" (4x2)
		10.9" x 1" (4x4)
Rear	Type	Self-adjusting Drum
	Size diameter x thickness (in.)	10.2" x 1" (4x2)
		11.6" x 1" (4x4)
Brake Control		Power-assisted
ABS	Standard
	Number of Wheels	4
	Number of Channels	3
	Number of Sensors	3 (4x2) / 4 (4x4)
	G-Sensor (4x4 only)	Standard (4x4 only)
Parking Brake	Type	Foot (inst release)
	Function	Mechanical to rear wheels

Steering		2003 Nissan Xterra
Type		Recirculating ball
Power Assisted		Standard
Overall Ratio (:1)		17.6
Turns (lock to lock)		3.7 (4x2)
		3.4 (4x4)
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)		35.4
Steering Wheel	Type	4-spoke urethane (XE)
		4-spoke leather (SE)
	Audio steering controls	N/A (I4) / Standard (SE)
	Tilt (root joint)	Optional (I4) / Standard (XE/SE)

Suspension		2003 Nissan Xterra
Front	Double wishbone
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard
Rear	Leaf spring
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard

Body / Chassis	2003 Nissan Xterra
Type	Body on frame
Materials (primary)	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Skid Plates	Engine / Fuel tank
Tow Hooks Front (4x2 & 4x4)	N/A (I4) / Optional (XE) / Standard (SE)

Wheels and Tires	I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C (SE)
Wheels
Black center cap	Standard	Standard (XE)	-
Center cap w/ 'Nissan' (rear wheels only - 4x4)	-	Standard	Standard
15" styled steel wheel (7.0J x 15)	Standard	-	-
16"silver aluminum alloy (7.0JJ x 16)	-	Standard (XE)	-
16" charcoal aluminum alloy (7.0 x 16)	-	Standard (SE)	-
17" charcoal aluminum alloy (8.0JJ x 17)	-	-	Standard
Tires
P265/70R15	Standard	-	-
P265/70R16	-	Standard	Standard
P265/65R17	-	-	Standard
Tire pressure monitor system – monitors all 4 tires	-	Optional (4x4)	Optional (4x4)
Spare tire – under body
15" steel spare	Standard	-	-
16" steel spare	-	Standard	-
17" steel spare	-	-	Standard

Lights	I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C (SE)
Headlights Type	Manual recessed mounted halogen
Fog lights	Dealer Acc.	Standard (SE)	Standard
Center high mount stop light	Standard	Standard	Standard

Exterior Dimensions		I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C (SE)
Wheelbase		104.3
Overall length		178.0
Overall width (excludes mirrors)		71.7
Overall height	w/roof rack w/standard tires	73.7	73.7 (XE) 74.4 (4x2 SE) 74.2 (4x4 SE)	73.9 (4x2) 73.8 (4x4)
Tread width	Front	60.0	60.0	60.0
	Rear	59.3	59.3	59.3
Minimum running ground clearance (w/ std tires)		9.4	9.3 (4x2 XE) 9.6 (4x4 XE) 10.0 (4x2 SE) 10.3 (4x4 SE)	9.6 (4x2) 9.9 (4x4)
Cargo liftover height (w/ std tires)		32.3
Step-in height	Front	20.5	20.5 (4x2 XE) 20.7 (4x4 XE) 21.2 (4x2 SE) 21.3 (4x4 SE)	21.0 (4x2) 20.9 (4x4)
	Rear	22.9	22.9 (XE) 23.5 (4x2 SE) 24 (4x4 SE)	23.2 (4x2) 23.1 (4x4)
Cargo area	Length	69.5
	Height	36.7
	Width at floor	39.4
Angle of approach		31.2°	31.2° (4x2 XE) 32° (4x4 XE) 32.6° (4x2 SE) 33° (4x4 SE)	32.7° (4x2) 33.4° (4x4)
Angle of departure		27.3°	27.5° (4x2 XE) 27.3° (4x4 XE) 28.6° (4x2 SE) 28.3° (4x4 SE)	28.4° (4x2) 28.3° (4x4)
Breakover angle		-	25.4° (4x4 XE) 27.1° (4x4 SE)	27.1° (4x4 SE)

Interior Dimensions		Front	Rear
Head room	without sunroof	38.6	37.8
	with sunroof	38.0	37.8
Leg room		41.4	32.8
Hip room		52.0	51.9
Shoulder room		54.5	54.4
Volume (cubic feet)	Passenger compartment	50.2
	Cargo seats up	44.5
	Cargo seats down	65.6
	Total	115.8

Weights		I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C (SE)
Curb (pounds)	Manual Transmission	3,589	3,760 (4x2 XE)	4,046
			4,046 (4x4 XE)
	Automatic Transmission	-	3,777 (4x2 XE)	3,911 (4x2)
			4,075 (4x4 XE)
			3,857 (4x2 SE)	4,200 (4x4)
			4,156 (4x4 SE)
Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear		TBD	TBD	TBD
GVWR (pounds)		5,050	5,300	5,300

Capacities	I4 XE	V6 (XE / SE)	S/C V6 (SE)
Fuel tank	19.4 gallons	19.4 gallons	19.4 gallons
Towing (pounds) Trailer	3,500 MT	3,500 MT / 5,000 AT
Roof rack and basket	125 lbs rack capacity or 30 lbs basket & 95 lbs rack
Payload including passengers	1,235 lbs	1,080 (4x2)	992 (4x2)
		1,003 (4x4)	926 (4x4)

Fuel Economy	2003 Nissan Xterra
Manual Transmission	TBD
Automatic Transmission	TBD
Classification	Special purpose vehicles

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