Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 104.3 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 180.7 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.6 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 65.2 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3968 lb. | 478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.0 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.6 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 25.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 27.8 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
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.
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |