Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 182.2 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.0 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.2 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 2804 lb. | 1642 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 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 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.6 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.1 in | -3.9 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 25.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 15.5 | 33.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |