Mitsubishi Pajero 2003 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 202 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 29 HP less power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 232 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 9.5 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 29 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Infiniti FX, Nissan Navara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 53 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1253 litres | 2091 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Pajero has 225 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 838 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 9600 | |
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