Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,017 kg | 1,805 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 73 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 973 mm | -104 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 922 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 742 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 292 L | 175 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
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 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 |