2025 Nissan Pathfinder 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.3s
- S 4WD, 284 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 127 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 120 of 185 SUVs (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,400 |
| Rock Creek 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 270 lb-ft | 4,579 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $44,490 |
| SV 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,492 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 6.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,390 |
| SL 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,508 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 6.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $44,090 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,642 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 6.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,640 |
| S 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $36,400 |
| Platinum 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,489 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $48,640 |
| SV 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,492 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $39,390 |
| SL 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 284 hp | 259 lb-ft | 4,508 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $42,090 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 8 | 284 hp | S 2WD | $36,400 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 1 | 295 hp | Rock Creek 4WD | $44,490 | +$8,090 | $1,829 | +$159 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 9 | S 2WD | $36,400 | 6.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S 2WD: 284 hp, 23 mpg, $36,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $36,495 | 6.0 s |
| Ford Explorer | Active RWD | 300 hp | 24 mpg | $40,050 | 6.1 s |
| Dodge Hornet | R/T AWD | 288 hp | 29 mpg | $41,645 | 5.6 s |
Pathfinder by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Measure | 2025 Nissan Pathfinder | 2025 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S 4WD | LE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.3 s | 6.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 284 hp | 265 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,480 lb | 4,332 lb |
| hp per ton | 127 | 122 |
| lb per hp | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| MSRP | $38,400 | $41,920 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree