Nissan Xterra 0–60 Times
The Nissan Xterra 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Xterra is the 2006 Nissan Xterra Off-Road, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan Xterra is the 2000 Nissan Xterra SE V6, which took 10.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 73.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Nissan Xterra tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.11 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.97 seconds at 80.53 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.00sec
2006 Off-Road · stock
Average 0–60
9.11sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.97sec
@ 80.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.90sec
2000 SE V6
Across 7 verified runs, the Nissan Xterra ranges from 7.00 to 10.90 seconds 0–60, with a 9.11-second average.
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Nissan Xterra Performance Overview
Nissan’s Xterra performance story spans 2000 to 2008 here, across 7 verified tests covering four model years. In WD22 first-generation form (2000–2004), it was defined by the 170-hp VG33E naturally aspirated V6 and gasoline-only drivetrain lineup. Early instrumented results were modest but consistent: the 2000 SE V6 posted 10.2 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded example, also a 2000 SE V6, needed 10.9 seconds. Across the four WD22 tests, first-generation Xterras averaged 10.5 seconds to 60 mph.
A clear step came with the N50 second generation beginning in 2005, when the Xterra moved to the larger 261–265 hp VQ40DE naturally aspirated V6. That power increase cut acceleration substantially, with the 2006 Off-Road reaching 60 mph in 7.0 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds at 89 mph. Across the three N50 tests, the generation averaged 7.27 seconds to 60 mph.
Today, within the tested production run, the 2006 Off-Road remains the benchmark and the current-generation best at 7.0 seconds to 60 mph. Overall, the recorded Xterra range runs from 7.0 to 10.9 seconds, with a 9.11-second average 0–60 and a 16.97-second average quarter-mile at 80.5 mph.
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Nissan Xterra 0–60 Times by Generation: WD22 to N50
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N50 | 2005–2015 | 7.27s | 7.00s — 2006 Off-Road | 3 | The N50 generation (2005–2015) averaged 7.27 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2006 Off-Road at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 261 to 265 hp across 4.0L V6 configurations. |
| WD22 | 2000–2004 | 10.50s | 10.20s — 2000 SE V6 | 4 | The WD22 generation (2000–2004) averaged 10.50 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2000 SE V6 at 10.20 seconds. Output was 170 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. |
N50
2005–2015
Avg 0–60
7.27s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
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2006 Off-Road
The N50 generation (2005–2015) averaged 7.27 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2006 Off-Road at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 261 to 265 hp across 4.0L V6 configurations.
WD22
2000–2004
Avg 0–60
10.50s
Fastest
10.20s
Tests
4
2000 SE V6
The WD22 generation (2000–2004) averaged 10.50 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2000 SE V6 at 10.20 seconds. Output was 170 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
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Nissan Xterra 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 4 years
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2008 Nissan Xterra
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2008 Nissan Xterra Off-Road
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 86.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.8 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 261 hp
- Torque
- 281 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,390 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H / 13.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 7
How we verify Nissan Xterra performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Xterra trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Xterra 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan Xterra performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2008 Nissan Xterra Off-Road runs 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds. That test was recorded with the 261-hp, 281-lb-ft 4.0-liter VQ40DE V6, 4x4 drivetrain, and a curb weight of 4,390 pounds.
The quickest Nissan Xterra on record is the 2006 Xterra Off-Road, which reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 15.7 seconds with an 89 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Nissan Xterra is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2006 Off-Road at 7.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 7 total Xterra tests on record, and all 7 are production vehicles.
The second-generation N50 Nissan Xterra, sold from 2005 to 2015, averages 7.27 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 verified tests. The quickest N50 is the 2006 Off-Road at 7.0 seconds, making this the faster Xterra generation.
The first-generation WD22 Nissan Xterra, sold from 2000 to 2004, averages 10.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its quickest run is 10.2 seconds by the 2000 SE V6, which is notably slower than the later N50 generation.
The fastest N50 Xterra is the 2006 Off-Road, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. Across the second-generation range, tested outputs span 261 to 265 hp, and all recorded N50 examples use naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains.
The Off-Road trim is clearly quicker. Across 3 tests, the Xterra Off-Road averages 7.27 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 7.0 seconds. The SE V6 also has 3 tests, but averages 10.5 seconds with a best of 10.2 seconds.
Across 3 recorded tests, the Nissan Xterra Off-Road averages 7.27 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its best run is 7.0 seconds, and the current-year 2008 Off-Road posts a 7.4-second 0-60 time with a 15.8-second quarter-mile at 86.8 mph.
The Nissan Xterra SE V6 averages 10.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 10.2 seconds, while the slowest Xterra overall is a 2000 SE V6 at 10.9 seconds.
Across all 7 Nissan Xterra tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.97 seconds at 80.5 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is the 2006 Off-Road at 15.7 seconds and 89 mph, while the 2008 Off-Road runs 15.8 seconds at 86.8 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Xterra can do, not a single marketing claim.
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