Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,432 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,017 kg | 1,629 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 64 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 909 mm | -40 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 0 mm | 714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 674 L | -207 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 23.8 | -22.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 1,589 L | 1 L |
2008 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 |
2012 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 |