Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.9 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 203.7 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.5 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 4844 lb. | -471 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 61.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.8 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 48.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 33.2 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -37.1 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |