Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.2 in | -9 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 202.5 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.9 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 4494 lb. | -48 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 64.7 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 62.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 31.8 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -33.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -61.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.