Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Buick Rainier | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.0 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 193.4 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.4 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 74.5 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 4417 lb. | 29 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.1 in | -2.9 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 24.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -27.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 43.7 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -0.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Buick Rainier.