2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,605 to $40,045
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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 24 - 25 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 80.3 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 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 187 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 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 Tucson 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 Tucson.

Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Tucson, 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Tucson is a better financial choice over the Nissan Pathfinder, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Tucson has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

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

Utility
The Hyundai Tucson has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Tucson as you will in the Nissan Pathfinder.