Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
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@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 4,844 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 | 2,059 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 | 907 mm | 25 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 |
2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |