Nissan Pathfinder R50 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

1996–2004 vs 1986–1995 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Pathfinder R50 4,740 mm, Pathfinder WD21 4,365 mm — a 38 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Pathfinder R50 12.5 l/100 km, Pathfinder WD21 12.5 l/100 km.
Power: Pathfinder R50 110–177 kW, Pathfinder WD21 78–113 kW.
Standard equipment: Pathfinder R50 19 items (XE), Pathfinder WD21 12 items (E).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Pathfinder R501996–2004 · 8 engines · XE, SE, LE, SE LimitedSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

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	Nissan Pathfinder R501996–2004no listings	Nissan Pathfinder WD211986–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm–4,740 mm	Length4,365 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm–1,840 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,720 mm–1,755 mm	Height1,650 mm–1,680 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,990 kg	Curb weight1,700 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2004	Production years1986–1995
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power110–177 kW (150–241 hp)	Power78–113 kW (106–154 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.3–3.5	Displacement (l)2.4–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 3.5 V6	Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 2.4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.5 V6	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsXE · E
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · XE	Items in the base trim12 · E
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · LE	Items in the top trim24 · LE
Equipment · Comfort5 · 2
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Safety3 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 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✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Pathfinder R50 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R50 4,740 mm, Nissan Pathfinder WD21 4,365 mm (a 375 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,650 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Pathfinder R50 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

The most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R50 uses 12.5 l/100 km (3.5 V6); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder WD21 12.5 l/100 km (2.4).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Pathfinder R50 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

The strongest Nissan Pathfinder R50 makes 177 kW (241 hp) (3.5 V6); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder WD21 113 kW (154 hp) (3.0 V6).

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