2025 Mazda
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 45.2 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 227 hp | 284 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 173.0 in | 197.7 - 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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.
Comfort
The Mazda CX-30 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Pathfinder, with comparable head- and legroom.
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 Mazda CX-30.
Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-30, 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 Mazda CX-30 is a better financial choice over the Nissan Pathfinder, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-30 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-30 has much lower torque than the Nissan Pathfinder, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda CX-30 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.