Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.9 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 191.6 in | -4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.9 in | 15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 3955 lb. | 418 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.5 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.0 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 40.2 in | -6 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) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 23.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 27.2 | 22 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 23 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.