Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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 | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 192.3 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 72.8 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 72.0 in | -15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4779 lb. | -1386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 58.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 55.5 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.4 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.6 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 34.2 in | -0.9 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 | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 49.2 ft3 | -35.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -65.3 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2008 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 |