2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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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 18 - 19 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 285-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, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 Honda Pilot than in the Nissan Pathfinder. 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 Honda Pilot.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Nissan Pathfinder. When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Honda Pilot will do just as well as the Nissan Pathfinder, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Pilot and the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Nissan Pathfinder are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Honda Pilot has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Pathfinder.