Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 190.7 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.5 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.2 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 4535 lb. | -162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.0 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 61.5 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 59.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.7 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 35.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 42.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 29.1 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |