2025 Kia Sportage vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage

2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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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 23 - 25 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 33 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 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 1,653 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 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 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage.

Convenience
With the Nissan Pathfinder, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sportage, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Kia Sportage is a better financial choice over the Nissan Pathfinder, when considering MSRP.

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

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

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