2024 Nissan
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 20 - 21 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 27 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 80.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 284 - 295 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.7 - 198.8 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Nissan Pathfinder, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Nissan Pathfinder will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Pathfinder as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Pathfinder will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander.
Dimensions
Since the Nissan Pathfinder is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Nissan Pathfinder takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads.
The Nissan Pathfinder has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Pathfinder doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Highlander.
Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Nissan Pathfinder has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.