2025 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Acadia

2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,400 to $50,640
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 328-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 328 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 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 GMC Acadia than in the Nissan Pathfinder. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Acadia and the Nissan Pathfinder.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Nissan Pathfinder, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Acadia, which is slightly longer than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
The GMC Acadia has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia and the Nissan Pathfinder. The GMC Acadia has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Pathfinder.