Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed 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 | 2,017 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 |
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 |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |