| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.4 in | 9.8 in |
| Length | 187.6 in | 171.9 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 61.4 in | 11 in |
| Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1508 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.3 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 52.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 43.7 in | 13.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.2 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 26.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 19.8 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.