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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mitsubishi Montero

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder and Mitsubishi Montero contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Pathfinder and the Mitsubishi Montero.

When comparing the Nissan Pathfinder's and the Mitsubishi Montero's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder's and the Mitsubishi Montero's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pathfinder is a better car than the Mitsubishi Montero.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Pathfinder’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Montero base engine makes 215 horsepower. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 441 miles. The Montero is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. This gives the Nissan Pathfinder the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Montero. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Pathfinder has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$26,050

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$25,558

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$19,050 - $29,295

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$36,784

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$6,372

Price Range:

$2,994 - $10,113

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$7,574

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$5,415 - $15,600

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

39

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

177,878

# Good or Great Deals:

8

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

0

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Mitsubishi Montero Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Pathfinder

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Montero

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 11.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 39

Best Family Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

5 / 10

Safest Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

7 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

7 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

7 / 16

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

8 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

10 / 21

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

12 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

25 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

32 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

35 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

40 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

Mitsubishi Montero Rankings

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

LE, S, SE, SE Off-Road

Mitsubishi Montero Trim Levels

Limited

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

270 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

291 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.062 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

215 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

248 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.045 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

5000 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / 4WD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


14 / 21 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

294 / 441 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4WD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


13 / 17 / 15

Range (city/hwy):

299 / 391 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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 Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

49.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

165.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Cargo Space:

39.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4373 lbs

Width:

72.8 inches

Height:

72.4 inches

Length:

187.6 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4787 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

74.2 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

109.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.6 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:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Silverton Blue Pearl

Gray

Granite Metallic / Storm Gray Metallic

Red

Red Brawn Pearl

Silver

Silver Lightning Metallic

White

Avalanche

Beige

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black / Midnight Black/Sudan Beige Metallic

Blue

Not available

Gray

Carbon Gray Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Soprano Silver Metallic

White

Viking White/Dusk Gray Pearl / Viking White/Sudan Beige Metallic

Beige

Champagne Metallic / Sudan Beige Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Tan leather

Gray

Charcoal leather

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