Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 187.6 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 4373 lb. | -3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.2 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 36.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 44.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 28.1 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |