Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota 4Runner (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,520

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

Pathfinder S 2WD vs 4Runner SR5 2WD
Measure	Pathfinder	4Runner	Winner
MSRP + destination	$39,045	$43,565	Pathfinder
Horsepower	284 hp	278 hp	Pathfinder
Torque	259 lb-ft	317 lb-ft	4Runner
MPG combined	23 mpg	22 mpg	Pathfinder
Cargo, max	80.5 cu ft	90.2 cu ft	4Runner
Cargo, seats up	16.6 cu ft	48.4 cu ft	4Runner
Rear legroom	35.5 in	34.8 in	Pathfinder
Front legroom	44.3 in	41.8 in	Pathfinder
Length	197.7 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	77.9 in	77.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,482 lb	4,455 lb to 4,870 lb	N/A
Towing	3,500 lb	6,000 lb	4Runner
Seats	8	5	Pathfinder
Ground clearance	7.1 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	6.9 s estimate	N/A	N/A
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
Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500	4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270	$4,770
4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270	Pathfinder SV 4WD $41,990	$280

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Pathfinder costs $4,975 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: 4Runner wins.

Pathfinder wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.