Nissan XTerra (2002 – 2005) vs Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Nissan XTerra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 203 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 11.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 185 km/h. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. The Nissan XTerra is the lighter car, from 1,620 kg against 1,880 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Nissan XTerra is 200 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Nissan
XTerra
2002 – 2005
|
Mitsubishi
Pajero 3 Doors
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 211 hp | 116 – 203 hp |
| Torque | 206 – 334 Nm | 240 – 373 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 14.2 s | 11.5 – 17.1 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 209 km/h | 150 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 – 14.3 L/100 km | 9.1 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,320 – 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,839 – 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,620 – 1,835 kg | 1,880 – 1,990 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.