Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 231 kW@5000 495 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,238 kg | 2,633 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 106 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 993 mm | -124 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 973 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 1,275 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 958 mm | -244 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 527 L | -60 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 1,557 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 3,067 L | -1 L |
2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |