Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura RSX | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.2 in | 11 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 172.4 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.9 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 54.9 in | 17.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5020 lb. | 2840 lb. | 2180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.1 in | 5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 51.3 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 46.2 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 29.2 in | 5 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) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 16.0 | 33.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |