Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 171.3 in | 21 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 66.7 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3527 lb. | 919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.6 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.2 in | -3 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 | 23.6 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 23.6 | 25.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 12.6 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 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |