2008 Nissan Rogue vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. Both 2008 Nissan Rogue and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder are equipped with a 2,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Rogue | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Rogue | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
