Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

1982–1991 vs 1986–1995 · SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm, Pathfinder WD21 4,365 mm — a 29 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km, Pathfinder WD21 12.5 l/100 km.
Power: Pajero I (L040) 62–104 kW, Pathfinder WD21 78–113 kW.
Standard equipment: Pajero I (L040) 13 items (Standard), Pathfinder WD21 12 items (E).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991 · 7 engines · Standard, ExceedSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Pathfinder WD211986–1995 · 6 engines · E, XE, SE, LESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991no listings	Nissan Pathfinder WD211986–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,995 mm–4,650 mm	Length4,365 mm
Width	Width1,680 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm	Height1,650 mm–1,680 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,350 mm–2,695 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm
Curb weight	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,780 kg	Curb weight1,700 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–92 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1991	Production years1986–1995
Body type	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines6
Power	Power62–104 kW (84–141 hp)	Power78–113 kW (106–154 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–3.0	Displacement (l)2.4–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 TD	Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 2.4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h14.5 s · 3.0 V6	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · E
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Standard	Items in the base trim12 · E
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · Exceed	Items in the top trim24 · LE
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm, Nissan Pathfinder WD21 4,365 mm (a 285 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,650 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 TD); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder WD21 12.5 l/100 km (2.4).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

The strongest Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) makes 104 kW (141 hp) (3.0 V6); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder WD21 113 kW (154 hp) (3.0 V6).

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