2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2026 Genesis GV70

2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $47,985 to $70,095
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,400 to $50,640
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-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 All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 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 Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Genesis GV70 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Pathfinder, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70, 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 Genesis GV70 will do just as well as the Nissan Pathfinder, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Genesis GV70 has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Genesis GV70 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The Genesis GV70 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.