Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.1 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 186.2 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 56.1 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 3435 lb. | 1344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.0 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.5 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.7 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 33.9 in | 0.3 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 26.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 11.4 | 37.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 67.8 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |