Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 112.2 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 192.3 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.8 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 72.0 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4696 lb. | 5020 lb. | -324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.3 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 49.2 ft3 | -17.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg.
2008 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 |