Toyota 4-Runner 1989 vs Nissan Pathfinder 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota 4-Runner) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Pathfinder) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | no data | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 279 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota 4-Runner engine produces 17 HP less power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 11.5 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota 4-Runner consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota 4-Runner could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 470 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota 4-Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota 4-Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
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Toyota 4-Runner is smaller. Toyota 4-Runner is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 13 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1200 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1670 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota 4-Runner has 765 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 Toyota 4-Runner (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
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