Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.2 in | -1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 192.3 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 72.0 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1011 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.6 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.2 in | 2.1 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 | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.6 | 49.2 ft3 | -16.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Murano.
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 |