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Nissan Pathfinder (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014 Toyota Highlander specs.

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
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-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 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,829 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,017 kg 2,020 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 73 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,483 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 869 mm 975 mm -106 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 912 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,118 mm 1,158 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 714 mm 704 mm 10 mm
Total Legroom 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 467 L 391 L 76 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,393 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,243 L 2,370 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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