Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 187.6 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 72.8 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 72.4 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4373 lb. | -340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.2 in | 5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 57.1 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 44.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 28.1 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 9.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2007 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 | 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 |