Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 183.9 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.6 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 70.9 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4665 lb. | 4295 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.4 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.9 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 51.0 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 31.3 in | 2.9 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) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 27.9 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |