Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.4 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 191.1 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.4 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.1 in | 13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5020 lb. | 3492 lb. | 1528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.6 in | -1.4 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 23.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 16.3 | 32.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata.