Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Sedona | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.9 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 202.0 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 69.3 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 4387 lb. | -14 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.2 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.2 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 65.3 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 65.9 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 40.9 in | -6.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 38.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 60.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 50.1 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 34.0 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -11.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -62.3 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |