Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 130.5 in | -16.3 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 210.2 in | -13 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 73.7 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 69.6 in | 72.5 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4149 lb. | 4618 lb. | -469 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.7 in | 59.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.4 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.4 in | 58.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.9 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.7 in | 0.0 in | 30.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 47.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 79.8 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |