Chevrolet Traverse vs Nissan Pathfinder (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,750

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Traverse LT FWD vs Pathfinder S 2WD
Measure	Traverse	Pathfinder	Winner
MSRP + destination	$42,795	$39,045	Pathfinder
Horsepower	328 hp	284 hp	Traverse
Torque	326 lb-ft	259 lb-ft	Traverse
MPG combined	22 mpg	23 mpg	Pathfinder
Cargo, max	97.6 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	Traverse
Cargo, seats up	22.9 cu ft	16.6 cu ft	Traverse
Rear legroom	41.5 in	35.5 in	Traverse
Front legroom	44.3 in	44.3 in	About the same
Length	204.5 in	197.7 in	Not scored
Width	79.6 in	77.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,504 lb	4,482 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	3,500 lb	Traverse
Seats	7	8	Pathfinder
Ground clearance	6.8 in	7.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	6.2 s estimate	6.9 s estimate	Traverse
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Traverse LT FWD $40,800	Pathfinder SV 2WD $39,990	$810
Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500	Traverse LT FWD $40,800	$3,300

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Pathfinder costs $4,205 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Traverse wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.