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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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