2009 GMC Envoy vs 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 GMC Envoy

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

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2WD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Envoy 2WD 4-Door Denali	14	20	$34,160	$36,535
Envoy 2WD 4-Door SLE	15	21	$28,634	$30,625
Envoy 2WD 4-Door SLT	15	21	$31,303	$33,480
Envoy 4WD 4-Door Denali	14	20	$36,156	$38,670
Envoy 4WD 4-Door SLE	14	20	$30,630	$32,760
Envoy 4WD 4-Door SLT	14	20	$33,300	$35,615

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,160

$33,418

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,535

$36,080

Monthly Payment Estimate

$609 / month

$601 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 GMC Envoy is only somewhat suited to hauling passengers from point A to point B. But if you tow frequently, the Envoy might still make sense.

If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available.

TCC Likes

Reasonably smooth ride
Relatively low loading height and step-up for a truck
Solid towing ability

Responsive V-6 and five-speed automatic
Impressive towing ability
Off-road toughness

TCC Dislikes

Noisy interior, coarse engine sound
Doesn’t handle well
Not as safe as newer crossover designs

Rather hard ride
Skimpy front seats
Stability control isn’t standard

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.0

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

58.1

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.3

Third Head Room (in)

36.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

149.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Third Hip Room (in)

44.0

Exterior Dimensions

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.1

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

191.6

Side Door Opening Height (in)

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

71.9

72.5

Step Up Height - Front (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

113.0

112.2

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

72.6

Side Door Opening Width (in)

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

Step Up Height - Side (in)

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Length, Overall (in)

192.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

46.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.0

73.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.1

79.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

44.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

39.6

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

39.7

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.7

49.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 0.78

12.1 x 0.7

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 1.1

11.7 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

20.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- 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

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P245/60R18

P265/65R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

P245/65R17

P265/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QZD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1723

Spare Tire Order Code

ZTM

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P245/60R18

P265/65R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1673

Rear Tire Order Code

QZD

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6100

6000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

915

600

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6001

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2950

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2307

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

11000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3400

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2024

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4678

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

14.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

145

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

SFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

321 @ 4000

288 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LH6

VQ40

Displacement

5.3L/327

4.0L/241

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5300

266 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.29

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

2.35

Trans Order Code

M30

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.84

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.53

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Envoy

Nissan Pathfinder

Body Code

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Coil

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.34

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)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2950

Suspension Type - Rear

Coil

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.94

1.0

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3400

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-floating

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double-Wishbone

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Doors

Side Door Type

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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