Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 102.5 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 174.5 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 71.2 in | 6 in |
Height | 69.6 in | 65.6 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4149 lb. | 3404 lb. | 745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.1 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.7 in | 56.2 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.4 in | 55.0 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 35.8 in | 5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.7 in | 0.0 in | 30.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.8 ft3 | 23.8 | 24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.8 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
2014 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 |
2014 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 |