1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
In comparing the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The 1998 Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing
A used 1998 Chevrolet Suburban ranges from $2,295 to $17,115 while a used 1998 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $1,095 to $7,045.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban loses 45.6 percent of its value and the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder loses 53 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban retains 7.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.0 out of 10 while the Nissan Pathfinder's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Suburban being ranked 10 out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs and the Nissan Pathfinder being ranked 6 out of 17. Out of 22 Best 7-Seater SUVs, the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 13 and the Nissan Pathfinder is ranked 6. The Chevrolet Suburban is also ranked 17 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Nissan Pathfinder is ranked 8 out of 30.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.8 out of 10. For the Nissan Pathfinder the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Suburban a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Pathfinder.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 168 horsepower. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 378 miles.This gives the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder has higher safety ratings than the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2295 - 17115
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.456234
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1095 - 7045
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.530345
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.006456 / 10
Reliability:
8.819368 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.442308 / 10
Reliability:
8.526926 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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66 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1998 Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
C1500, C2500, K1500, K2500
1998 Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels
XE, LE, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
168 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
196 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 714 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 378 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4825 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
219.5 inches
Wheelbase:
131.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3675 lbs
Width:
68.7 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
178.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome
Tire Size:
Not yet available