| Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 182.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 65.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3590 lb. | 856 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 49.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 40.3 in | -6.1 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) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 23.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 24.8 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | 24.3 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 2021 Jeep Cherokee.