Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 112.2 in | -4 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 187.6 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 72.8 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 72.4 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 4859 lb. | -719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 36.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 57.1 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 44.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 28.1 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review |
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 |