Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mountaineer | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 187.6 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 72.8 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4717 lb. | 4859 lb. | -142 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 58.4 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.6 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 36.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 57.1 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 44.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 28.1 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 9.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.8 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 |