| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.2 in | -8.3 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 192.3 in | -16.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 72.0 in | -14.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3447 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1573 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.4 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 57.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.2 in | 0.2 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 | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 49.2 ft3 | -36.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -66.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.