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Toyota Highlander (2017) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2017 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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