Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.1 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 175.2 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 67.7 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 3526 lb. | 847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.4 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 49.1 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.6 in | -1.4 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 29.2 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 12.9 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 |
2008 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |