2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q5

2024 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,300 to $58,500
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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 22 - 23 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-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 201 - 362 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 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
The Audi Q5 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 Audi Q5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Audi Q5 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 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 Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Audi Q5 is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. The Audi Q5 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi Q5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.