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2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 191.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | -3 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 68.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 4454 lb. | -8 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 59.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.4 in | -4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 35.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 55.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 45.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 27.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
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 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 |
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