Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 112.2 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 192.3 in | -23.9 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 72.0 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3104 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1916 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.0 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 58.4 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 34.2 in | -2.8 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 | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 49.2 ft3 | -33.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -49.3 ft3 |
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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 |