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2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| 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 | 1,935 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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