| Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 111.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 197.7 in | 197.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 72.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 58.5 in | 11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4317 lb. | 3495 lb. | 822 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 38.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 59.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 41.3 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 40.9 in | -5.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.7 in | 0.0 in | 46.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.0 in | 0.0 in | 28 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.8 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 25.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 14.4 | 30.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 66.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder.
| 2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |