Nissan Pathfinder 2010 vs Toyota Hilux 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 60 HP more power than Toyota Hilux, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Toyota Hilux. Thanks to more power Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Hilux is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pathfinder consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Hilux, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pathfinder consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Hilux. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Hilux 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: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Infiniti FX, Nissan Navara | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Pathfinder engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Pathfinder 2010 3.0 engine: The V9X engine stands out due to its unusual 65-degree V-angle. It features a lightweight cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder heads with hydraulic lifters, a variable geometry turbocharger, and a chain-driven timing ... More about Nissan Pathfinder 2010 3.0 engine Toyota Hilux 2012 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate. Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel. Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Nissan Pathfinder is 45 cm shorter than the Toyota Hilux, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 900 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2091 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Hilux has more luggage space. Nissan Pathfinder has 710 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Hilux. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 13.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pathfinder is 1.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Hilux, which means Nissan Pathfinder can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`980 | 2`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 16 000 | |
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