2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Review

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2024 Hyundai
Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,725 to $45,450
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2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,400 to $50,640
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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 71.8 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 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 261 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 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 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Plug-In Hybrid.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid 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 Plug-In Hybrid, 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 Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and the Nissan Pathfinder are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has less cargo space than the Nissan Pathfinder, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.