Nissan Pathfinder (2012) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Nissan Pathfinder	Subaru Outback
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	105.1 in	7.1 in
Length	192.3 in	188.7 in	3.6 in
Width	72.8 in	69.7 in	3.1 in
Height	72.0 in	63.2 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	4446 lb.	3605 lb.	841 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	16.9 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.5 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	39.1 in	0.9 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	33.5 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.2 ft³	33.5	15.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.2 ft³	66.2 ft³	13 ft³

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.

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

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