Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder and Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid 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 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid.
When comparing the Nissan Pathfinder's and the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Nissan Pathfinder and Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder's and the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is a better car than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Pricing: A used 2014 Nissan Pathfinder ranges from $4,999 to $15,497 while a used 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is priced between $3,770 to $15,299.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Pathfinder’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The Pathfinder Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. This gives the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Pathfinder. 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29210
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
28488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
19995 - 34485
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9329
Price Range:
4999 - 15497
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
12394
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8085 - 21940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
201
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127814
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9418
Price Range:
3770 - 15299
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128973
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid 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 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid
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:
8.640636582712343
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 16.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6282062912919466
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Pathfinder Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
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3 out of / 32Ranking
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4 out of / 34Ranking
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4 out of / 32Ranking
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5 out of / 67Ranking
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7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
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8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
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14 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 56Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
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30 out of / 32Ranking
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37 out of / 56Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
56 out of / 67Ranking
66 out of / 67Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Trim Levels
Platinum, SL, SV
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 28 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
42.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
173.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
173.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4149 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4417 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Stone
Gray
Dark Slate
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Moonlight White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Stone
Gray
Dark Slate
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Moonlight White
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond
Gray
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond
Gray
Charcoal
