Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.6 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 191.0 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.8 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 4016 lb. | 763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.0 in | -0.8 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 14.9 | 34.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |