Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 114.2 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 197.2 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 77.2 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 69.6 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4290 lb. | -610 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 60.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.8 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 60.4 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 41.7 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 57.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 42.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 30.7 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 47.8 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 79.8 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.