2024 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2024 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,970 to $53,375
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 80.5 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 284 - 295 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 - 198.8 in 194.9 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Hybrid.

Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Pathfinder, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Pathfinder will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Pathfinder is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Hybrid.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Nissan Pathfinder will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Nissan Pathfinder has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan Pathfinder does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Nissan Pathfinder has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.