Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,277 kg | 2,064 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 79 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 983 mm | -114 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 953 mm | -21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 739 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 425 L | 42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |