Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.0 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 192.1 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.4 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 71.3 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 4248 lb. | 531 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.6 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 60.2 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 59.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.4 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 44.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 32.9 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |