Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.3 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 184.1 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 74.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 69.6 in | 67.9 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4149 lb. | 3902 lb. | 247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.7 in | 59.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.8 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.4 in | 58.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.8 in | 4.9 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.8 ft3 | 34.2 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 1.6 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.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |