Nissan Pathfinder (2008) vs. Subaru Outback (2009) Specs

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Nissan Pathfinder	Subaru Outback
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
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,850 mm	2,670 mm	0 mm
Length	4,884 mm	4,793 mm	0 mm
Width	1,849 mm	1,770 mm	0 mm
Height	1,829 mm	1,605 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,168 kg	1,635 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	80 L	64 L	16 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,029 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,481 mm	1,382 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,410 mm	1,295 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,077 mm	1,120 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,016 mm	993 mm	-992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,483 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,463 mm	1,336 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	869 mm	861 mm	8 mm
Headroom, Row 3	932 mm	0 mm	932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,450 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,118 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	714 mm	0 mm	714 mm
Total Legroom	2,659 mm (over 3 rows)	1,981 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	467 L	949 L	-482 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,393 L	33.5	-32.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,243 L	1,875 L	1 L

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 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review

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