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Nissan Pathfinder (2008) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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