Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.9 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 186.2 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 66.1 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 4090 lb. | 689 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.1 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.4 in | -2.2 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 25.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 38.3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -5.5 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 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |