Nissan Xterra vs Pontiac Torrent
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Pontiac Torrent
Overview
| Spec | Nissan XterraX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | X | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Nissan XterraX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,660 (best) | $24,820 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,199 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $10,369 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $14,814 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 3 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Nissan XterraX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 20 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Nissan XterraX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 261 hp (best) | 185 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft (best) | 210 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Nissan XterraX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 65.7 cu ft | 68.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,314 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,660 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.5 in (best) |
| Length | 178.7 in | 188.8 in (best) |
| Width | 72.8 in (best) | 71.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in (best) | 69.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Nissan XterraX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Nissan Xterra | Pontiac Torrent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X $23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $24,820 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | X $25,710 MSRP | Base $26,815 MSRP |
| 3 | S $25,670 MSRP | GXP $29,420 MSRP |
| 4 | S $26,670 MSRP | GXP $31,415 MSRP |
| 5 | S $27,720 MSRP | — |
| 6 | PRO-4X $30,590 MSRP | — |
| 7 | PRO-4X $31,640 MSRP | — |
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Nissan Xterra vs Pontiac Torrent FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 Nissan Xterra or 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 Nissan Xterra vs 2009 Pontiac Torrent on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 Nissan Xterra or 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 Nissan Xterra starts lower at $23,660. Live Nissan Xterra listings start at $8,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 Nissan Xterra or 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,660).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 Nissan Xterra or 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- The 2009 Pontiac Torrent leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 Nissan Xterra or 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- The 2009 Pontiac Torrent leads on horsepower in this comparison (264).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2015 Nissan Xterra or 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2015 Nissan Xterra vs 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).