Nissan Pathfinder (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series (2012) Specs
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2009 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications
Model Year
2009
2012
Model
Nissan Pathfinder
BMW 3-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body
4dr SUV
4dr Wagon
Difference
Wheelbase
112.2 in
108.7 in
3.5 in
Length
192.3 in
178.2 in
14.1 in
Width
72.8 in
71.5 in
1.3 in
Height
72.0 in
55.8 in
16.2 in
Curb Weight
4446 lb.
3462 lb.
984 lb.
Fuel Capacity
21.1 gal.
15.9 gal.
5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1
40.0 in
37.4 in
2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1
58.3 in
55.4 in
2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1
55.5 in
0.0 in
55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1
42.4 in
41.5 in
0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2
40.0 in
38.0 in
2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2
58.4 in
55.1 in
3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2
57.6 in
0.0 in
57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2
34.2 in
34.6 in
-0.4 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)
76.1 in (over 2 rows)
28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum
16.5 ft3
24.8 ft3
-8.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2
49.2 ft3
24.8
24.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum
79.2 ft3
58.0 ft3
21.2 ft3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
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
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
2012
Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped.
see full BMW 3-Series review
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