Nissan Pathfinder (2005 – 2007) vs Pontiac Torrent (2005 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 269 hp at most. The Pontiac Torrent is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.9 s. The Nissan Pathfinder has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 180 km/h. The Pontiac Torrent is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 2,116 kg. At 4,796 mm, the Pontiac Torrent is 56 mm longer than the Nissan Pathfinder.
| Specification |
Nissan
Pathfinder
2005 – 2007
|
Pontiac
Torrent
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2007 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 171 – 269 hp | 188 – 268 hp |
| Torque | 385 – 403 Nm | 285 – 339 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 11.9 s | 6.9 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 190 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 13.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,858 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,116 – 2,170 kg | 1,660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.