2025 GMC Yukon vs. 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon

2025 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $66,900 to $101,300
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $37,070 to $51,810
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 122.8 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 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, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 - 8,400 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 210.1 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon than in the Nissan Pathfinder. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Yukon and the Nissan Pathfinder.

Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Yukon, making it more convenient to drive.

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

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon is much wider than the Nissan Pathfinder, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Yukon, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon greatly out-muscles the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Yukon does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The GMC Yukon offers greater seating capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Yukon, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Pathfinder.