Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,320

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

Pathfinder S 2WD vs Highlander XLE AWD
Measure	Pathfinder	Highlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$39,045	$47,365	Pathfinder
Horsepower	284 hp	265 hp	Pathfinder
Torque	259 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	Highlander
MPG combined	23 mpg	24 mpg	Highlander
Cargo, max	80.5 cu ft	84.3 cu ft	Highlander
Cargo, seats up	16.6 cu ft	16.0 cu ft	Pathfinder
Rear legroom	35.5 in	38.7 in	Highlander
Front legroom	44.3 in	42.0 in	Pathfinder
Length	197.7 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	77.9 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,482 lb	4,376 lb	Not scored
Towing	3,500 lb	5,000 lb	Highlander
Seats	8	7	Pathfinder
Ground clearance	7.1 in	8.0 in	Highlander
0-60 mph	6.9 s estimate	6.6 s estimate	Highlander
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	Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	$8,770
Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	Pathfinder Rock Creek 4WD $45,090	$1,180

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Pathfinder costs $7,903 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: Highlander wins.

Pathfinder wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.