2024 Ford Bronco vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco

2024 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $39,630 to $90,035
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 - 418 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 3,080 - 4,500 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 198.9 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Bronco offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Pathfinder, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Bronco.

Convenience
With the Nissan Pathfinder, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Bronco, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Bronco is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Bronco, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Bronco will do just as well as the Nissan Pathfinder, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Bronco has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Bronco transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Ford Bronco seats a lot fewer people than the Nissan Pathfinder. The Ford Bronco has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.