Volkswagen Touareg vs Nissan Pathfinder
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2008 | Years produced1986-2020 |
MSRP$49,495 | MSRP$37,500 |
Listings39 | Listings798 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryNissan's largest crossover, the Pathfinder, seats up to eight people while offering a car-like ride and control at a medium price point. In our testing of midsize three-row crossovers, the Pathfinder comes out in the middle of the pack in terms of performance, technology, and driving enjoyment. For 2026, Nissan refreshed this fifth-generation Pathfinder, which had been largely unchanged since its debut for the 2021 model year. The 2026 Pathfinder offers more convenience features, a larger touchscreen, and a few new styling touches. Verdict: The Pathfinder is a good choice for value, interior quality, and space, but rivals from Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia push the dials even further at a similar price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4696 lbs | Curb Weight4334 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height70.9 in |
Length188.8 in | Length197.7 in |
Width76.4 in | Width77.9 in |
Wheelbase113.9 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload1729 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2008 | 1986-2020 |
MSRP | $49,495 | $37,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Nissan's largest crossover, the Pathfinder, seats up to eight people while offering a car-like ride and control at a medium price point. In our testing of midsize three-row crossovers, the Pathfinder comes out in the middle of the pack in terms of performance, technology, and driving enjoyment. For 2026, Nissan refreshed this fifth-generation Pathfinder, which had been largely unchanged since its debut for the 2021 model year. The 2026 Pathfinder offers more convenience features, a larger touchscreen, and a few new styling touches. Verdict: The Pathfinder is a good choice for value, interior quality, and space, but rivals from Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia push the dials even further at a similar price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 |
Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4696 lbs | 4334 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.9 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 197.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 77.9 in |
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 1729 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 3500 lbs |

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