Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 192.3 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.0 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 5020 lb. | -485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.2 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 36.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 44.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 28.1 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 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 |