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2012 Nissan Pathfinder
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder
MSRP $37,998 - $47,798
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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
MSRP $23,999 - $37,599
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
4.0L/241
2.4L/144 3.5L/212
Fuel System
SMPI
MPFI
Horsepower
266 hp @ 5600 rpm
175 hp @ 6000 rpm 276 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
288 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
169 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm 248 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/gated floor shifter Black-faced instrumentation w/satin finish rings -inc: digital clock, coolant temp gauge, fuel level, voltage/oil pressure gauges, transmission oil temp gauge, tachometer, trip computer, dual digital trip odometer
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: SHIFTRONIC, lock-up torque converter Transmission cooler 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.9 L/100 km
10.2 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.2 L/100 km
7.2 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.2 - 14.9 L/100 km
7.2 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
68.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7
5
Front Head Room
993 - 1,016 mm
1,021 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,082 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,481 mm
1,511 mm
Rear Head Room
988 - 991 mm
1,006 mm
Rear Leg Room
869 mm
935 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,483 mm
1,488 mm
Third Row Head Room
932 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
714 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1450 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2243 L
2214 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1393 L
968 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
467 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,884 mm
4,676 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,849 mm
1,890 mm
Height, Overall
1,844 mm
1,725 mm
Min Ground Clearance
226 - 229 mm
206 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,132 - 2,243 kg
1,672 - 1,868 kg
Front Tire Size
P265/60R18 P245/75R16 P265/65R17
P235/60R18 P235/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P265/60R18 P245/75R16 P265/65R17
P235/60R18 P235/65R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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