Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.9 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 184.6 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 67.9 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3935 lb. | 511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 57.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.9 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.4 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 32.3 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 53.2 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 39.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 30.2 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |