Nissan Pathfinder
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Toyota Highlander AWD
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Nissan Pathfinder
Car A
Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder blends strong power, seven-seat practicality, and a 5‑star safety rating at a price that reads as good value in its segment. It suits large families and road trips more than city or performance driving.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety284 hp
Toyota Highlander AWD
Car B
Toyota Highlander AWD
A 7-seat AWD model with a reliability and safety focus, the Highlander suits large families and long trips. It balances 270 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8 s with efficient-for-its-class 8.5 L/100 km and good value around 35,000.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 79 / 80
City 30 / 33
Budget / value 56 / 61
Road trip 65 / 69
Performance 33 / 37
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 52 / 56
Premium 33 / 33
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Pathfinder · Orange = Toyota Highlander AWD

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Pathfinder Toyota Highlander AWD
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Pros & cons

Nissan Pathfinder

  • Seven seats with workable cargo space for family duties
  • Confident acceleration for merging and passing
  • 5‑star safety rating for added peace of mind
  • Around $35,000 makes it good value in its segment

Toyota Highlander AWD

  • Seven seats and 456 L of cargo space for busy family routines
  • AWD traction for winter and mixed conditions
  • Confident performance: 270 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8 s
  • Good value in its segment at roughly 35,000

Verdict

Pick Nissan Pathfinder if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Nissan Pathfinder is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Toyota Highlander AWD if…
All-wheel drive
Toyota Highlander AWD's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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