Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2014) Specs

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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Toyota Highlander	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800	supercharged 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 243 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	CVT	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	114.2 in	-4.4 in
Length	188.4 in	197.2 in	-8.8 in
Width	75.2 in	77.2 in	-2 in
Height	68.1 in	69.6 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	4641 lb.	4558 lb.	83 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	19.5 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.2 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	60.7 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.8 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	42.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	60.4 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.1 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	41.7 in	-3.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	37.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	57.1 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	42.0 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	30.7 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	-4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	16.0 ft³	-5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	47.8 ft³	-5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	79.8 ft³	15.6 ft³

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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