Compare 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
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2WD 4-Door LT w/1LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door LT w/1LT 14 20 $27,259 $29,155
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door LT w/2LT 14 20 $29,242 $31,275
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door LT w/3LT 14 20 $31,411 $33,595
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door SS 12 16 $34,777 $37,195
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door LT w/1LT 14 20 $29,293 $31,330
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door LT w/2LT 14 20 $31,271 $33,445
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door LT w/3LT 14 20 $33,444 $35,770
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door SS 12 16 $36,773 $39,330
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2WD 4-Door V6 LE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 LE 15 22 $33,418 $36,080
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 S 15 22 $25,283 $26,980
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 SE 15 22 $28,054 $30,280
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V8 LE 13 18 $34,990 $37,780
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V8 SE 13 18 $29,533 $31,880
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 LE 14 20 $35,452 $38,280
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 S 14 20 $27,154 $28,980
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 SE 14 20 $29,904 $32,280
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 SE Off Road 14 20 $32,585 $35,180
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V8 LE 12 18 $37,024 $39,980
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V8 SE 12 18 $31,614 $34,130
Pricing
Invoice Price
$27,259
$33,418
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,155
$36,080
Monthly Payment Estimate
$486 / month
$601 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.6
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
Families can do much better with any of the more modern crossover SUV designs—including Chevy’s own Traverse—but the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is still a good vehicle for towing purposes. If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 15 mpg
Highway
20 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate -
EPA Classification
- 2WD Sport Utility
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.3
Second Head Room (in)
39.6 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.4
Front Leg Room (in)
46.9 42.4
Front Hip Room (in)
56.0 55.5
Passenger Capacity
5 7
Second Leg Room (in)
37.0 34.2
Front Head Room (in)
40.2 39.1
Second Hip Room (in)
58.2 57.6
Third Hip Room (in)
- 44.0
Third Head Room (in)
- 36.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 149.1
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 57.1
Third Leg Room (in)
- 28.1
Exterior Dimensions
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA NA
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
32.1 -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
191.8 -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
7.8 -
Height, Overall (in)
72.5 72.5
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA NA
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
43.8 -
Wheelbase (in)
113.0 112.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
7.8 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.7 72.6
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA -
Overhang, Front (in)
35.0 -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
- 192.5
Liftover Height (in)
- - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 61.8
Track Width, Front (in)
- 61.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
41.0 49.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 73.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
80.1 79.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 16.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 44.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
NA -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
39.6 34.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x 1.1 11.7 x 1.1
Brake Type
Power Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 0.78 12.1 x 0.7
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 21.1
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - -
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
20.4 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
20.4 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.4 39.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- 3.54
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- 17.1
Tires
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
1793 -
Rear Tire Order Code
QTM NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - -
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P265/65R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - -
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R16 P265/65R17
Front Tire Order Code
QTM NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
1793 -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZNF NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - -
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P265/65R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - -
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5400 6000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
810 600
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2024 -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5550 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2950 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2307 -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
10000 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3200 -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 4678
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
13.8 14.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA -
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
285 @ 6000 266 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas I6 Gas V6
Fuel System
SFI SMPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
276 @ 4600 288 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LL8 VQ40
Displacement
4.2L/254 4.0L/241
Engine Oil Cooler
NA -
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 15
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 22
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.84
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29 2.76
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63 2.35
Trans Order Code
M30 NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA -
Trans Power Take Off
NA -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic
Transfer Case Model
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.84
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.53
Trans Type
4 5
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.13
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet TrailBlazer Nissan Pathfinder
Body Code
NA -
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46 - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.33 1.30
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3200 -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3100 -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42 -
Axle Type - Front
Independent -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
36 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
2950 -
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.82 1.0
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3200 -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Double-Wishbone
Frame
Frame Type
- TBD - -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 -

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