2024 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC90

2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 80.5 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 284 - 295 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 - 198.8 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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 Nissan Pathfinder offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC90, with comparable 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 Volvo XC90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Pathfinder as you will with the Volvo XC90, 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). Clearly, the Nissan Pathfinder is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Nissan Pathfinder is a little narrower than the Volvo XC90, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Pathfinder takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. The Nissan Pathfinder has a little less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Pathfinder doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Pathfinder and the Volvo XC90. The Nissan Pathfinder has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC90.