2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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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 Info not available 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.5 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder is clearly the choice over the Hyundai IONIQ 5 for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has much lower torque than the Nissan Pathfinder, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.