Hyundai Palisade vs Nissan Pathfinder (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,990
- Palisade: 3 hp more, 6.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Pathfinder: $1,990 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Palisade wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Palisade | Pathfinder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,035 | $39,045 | Pathfinder |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 284 hp | Palisade |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | Pathfinder |
| Cargo, max | 86.7 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Palisade |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.1 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft | Palisade |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | 35.5 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 44.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 199.2 in | 197.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,420 lb | 4,482 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Palisade |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 6.9 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Palisade |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | Pathfinder S 4WD $39,500 | $65 |
| Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500 | Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | $1,935 |
Cost to run
Pathfinder costs $2,944 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Palisade | Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,035 | $39,045 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,006 | $49,062 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Palisade wins.
Pathfinder wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pathfinder | 5% |
| MPG | Pathfinder | 9% |
| Power | Palisade | 1% |
| Space | Palisade | 7% |
| Towing | Palisade | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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