Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.2 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 192.3 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 72.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4476 lb. | 4446 lb. | 30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.4 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.4 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 57.6 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.2 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 36.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 57.1 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 44.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 28.1 in | 8.1 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 10.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2009 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 |