Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2014) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Toyota Highlander	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 kW@5600 287 Nm@3600	supercharged 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 172 kW@5600 329 Nm@3600
Transmission	CVT	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,789 mm	2,901 mm	0 mm
Length	4,785 mm	5,009 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,910 mm	1,961 mm	0 mm
Height	1,730 mm	1,768 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,045 kg	2,068 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	73 L	74 L	-1 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,031 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,516 mm	1,542 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,440 mm	1,443 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,097 mm	1,074 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,019 mm	1,001 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,511 mm	1,534 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,435 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	973 mm	1,059 mm	972 mm
Headroom, Row 3	922 mm	960 mm	-38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,397 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,074 mm	1,067 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 3	742 mm	780 mm	-38 mm
Total Legroom	2,812 mm (over 3 rows)	2,913 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	292 L	453 L	-161 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,198 L	1,354 L	0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,701 L	2,260 L	0 L

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 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

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