Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 112.2 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 192.3 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 72.8 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.0 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4585 lb. | 5020 lb. | -435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 58.3 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.5 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.4 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 58.4 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 57.6 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.2 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 36.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 57.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 44.0 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 28.1 in | 8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 9.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | 37.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 70.8 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna 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 |