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 | 2,850 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,379 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,277 kg | 1,288 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 50 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 866 mm | -865 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 742 mm | 127 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 0 mm | 714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 453 L | 14 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 16.0 | -15 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 16.0 | -14 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 |
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 |