Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura TSX | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.4 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 189.2 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.9 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5020 lb. | 3795 lb. | 1225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 34.3 in | -0.1 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 31.5 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 13 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 |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |