Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.9 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 174.8 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 64.4 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 3585 lb. | 1194 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 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 | 49.1 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.9 in | -3.7 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 25.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 26.1 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 24.6 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |