Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Volvo XC90 I?

2005–2014 vs 2002–2014 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm, XC90 I 4,807 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Pathfinder R51 515 l, XC90 I 249 l.
Lowest consumption: Pathfinder R51 8.3 l/100 km, XC90 I 8 l/100 km.
Power: Pathfinder R51 128–228 kW, XC90 I 120–154 kW.
Standard equipment: Pathfinder R51 29 items (XE), XC90 I 37 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014 · 8 engines · XE, SE, LE, SE+Specifications →Listings →

Volvo XC90 I2002–2014 · 3 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014no listings	Volvo XC90 I2002–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,740 mm–4,859 mm	Length4,798 mm–4,807 mm
Width	Width1,848 mm–1,850 mm	Width1,898 mm
Height	Height1,760 mm–1,785 mm	Height1,743 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm–2,853 mm	Wheelbase2,857 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance220 mm–230 mm	Ground clearance218 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume515 l	Trunk volume249 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,000 kg–2,405 kg	Curb weight1,990 kg–2,078 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank68 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2014	Production years2002–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines3
Power	Power128–228 kW (174–310 hp)	Power120–154 kW (163–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–5.6	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 2.5 dCi 190	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · D5 185 AWD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 5.6 V8	Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · 2.5T AWD
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsXE · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · XE	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim46 · LE	Items in the top trim41 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach 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 · Interior6 · 7
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
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 — Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Volvo XC90 I?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm, Volvo XC90 I 4,807 mm (a 52 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,853 vs 2,857 mm. Boot: 515 vs 249 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Volvo XC90 I?

The most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R51 uses 8.3 l/100 km (2.5 dCi 190); the most frugal Volvo XC90 I 8 l/100 km (D5 185 AWD).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Volvo XC90 I?

The strongest Nissan Pathfinder R51 makes 228 kW (310 hp) (5.6 V8); the strongest Volvo XC90 I 154 kW (209 hp) (2.5T AWD).

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