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2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Hyundai Elantra | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.3 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 177.4 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 58.3 in | 13.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1723 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.0 in | -0.8 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 26.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 14.2 | 35 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 65 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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