Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 192.3 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 72.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 4446 lb. | -797 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.2 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 36.7 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 57.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 44.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 28.1 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |