Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.5 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 174.5 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 65.6 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 3591 lb. | 782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.1 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.0 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.8 in | -1.6 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 23.8 | 25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 23.1 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |