2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 266 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pathfinder | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3953 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |