Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.2 in | -11 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 187.6 in | -15.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.8 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 72.4 in | -17.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 4373 lb. | -1533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 58.3 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 55.5 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 39.9 in | -5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 58.4 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 57.6 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 34.2 in | -5 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 | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 49.2 ft3 | -33.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -63.2 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX 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 |