2025 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2025 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,400 to $50,640
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

2025 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $41,270 to $57,900
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 80.5 ft3 90.2 ft3
Engine
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 284 - 295 hp 278 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,000 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 - 198.8 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 37.8 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 Nissan Pathfinder than in the Toyota 4Runner. 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 4Runner.

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 4Runner, 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 4Runner.

Dimensions
The Nissan Pathfinder is about the same width as the Toyota 4Runner. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Pathfinder takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota 4Runner.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Pathfinder doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota 4Runner, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Nissan Pathfinder has less cargo space than the Toyota 4Runner, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.