Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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 | 105.9 in | 112.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 192.3 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 72.0 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1530 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.4 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 58.4 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 57.6 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.2 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -25.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 | 49.2 ft3 | -11.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 79.2 ft3 | -79.2 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 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 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.