Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 178.1 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 66.3 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3732 lb. | 714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.4 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.4 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.8 in | -2.6 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 34.3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |