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2009 Nissan Pathfinder and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 188.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 68.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 3979 lb. | 467 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 59.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 36.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 55.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 42.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 29.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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