2025 Ford
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 80.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 284 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 197.7 - 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer.
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 Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is a little wider than the Nissan Pathfinder, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Pathfinder.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Nissan Pathfinder.