Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 94.9 to 83.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
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A2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pathfinder 2WD, is EPA-rated …
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Clear winThe Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 94.9 to 83.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
Safety 2025 Nissan Pathfinder leads by 41.6
Tech & comfort 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee leads by 14.3
Space & cargo 2025 Nissan Pathfinder leads by 20.5
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Pathfinderoverall 94.9 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 83.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94.3 | 52.7 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 79.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 85.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.9 | 83.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Nissan Pathfinder: base trim S FWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (58 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 58).
- It seats 8 against 5.
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 22.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($2,900 a year).
- 23 combined.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,400 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,498 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 284 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.334 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 198 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.5 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 45 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 165 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,325 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,325 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,900 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual-pinion electric power steering | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented Disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented Disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/60R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.8 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.6 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 58.4 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
110 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| ParkSense rear park assist with reverse stop | — | std |
| Second row side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear sonar system | std | — |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Rear Cross Path detection | std | std |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | std | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | std | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| Trailer-sway control | std | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | std |
| Driver's side inflatable knee bolster | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel Bluetooth® controls | std | — |
| 8-inch color display with multi-touch display | std | — |
| AM/FM, 6 speakers | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| SiriusXM® satellite radio with advanced audio features | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Travel Link™ with 3 years of service | std | — |
| Six speakers: two instrument panel-mounted with 2.5-in. tweeters, two front-door 6-in. by 9-in. full-range speakers and two rear-door 6.5-in. full-range speakers | — | std |
| Steering wheel Audio Controls | std | — |
| Type A and Type C ports (six total) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 — includes 8.4-in. digital touchscreen, AM/FM, Aux/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM 360L, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | — | std |
| Wireless charging pad (included in Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Electronic paddle shifters | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Front power windows with driver one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down | — | std |
| Passive Entry — two-door, front driver and passenger | — | std |
| Power liftgate with programmable height feature (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power second-row windows | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
| Manual | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-passenger, 60/40 split bench, flat folding (second row) | std | — |
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | — | std |
| 6-way manual driver's seat | std | — |
| 6-way manual passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth seating material | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Nissan EZ Flex® Seating System featuring LATCH AND GLIDE® tip-up third-row access technology | std | — |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
Interior12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | — | opt |
| 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | std | — |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent meter display | std | — |
| Full-color frameless 10.25-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable menus and memory | — | std |
| Full-length front-row floor console with two illuminated cup holders, two-tier armrest storage and front bin for storage of two wireless devices | — | std |
| Interior LED lighting with daytime/nighttime settings | — | std |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Satin Black interior trim | std | — |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescoping steering | std | — |
| Carpeted Floor Mats: Bench Seat (4-pc set) | std | — |
| Rearview, day/night setting | std | std |
Exterior17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | — | opt |
| LED headlights (low and high beam) | std | — |
| 18-inch painted aluminum-alloy wheels | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | — | std |
| Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer | — | std |
| Roof rack — MIC black rails with bright stainless insert | — | std |
| Single exhaust system | — | std |
| Auto on/off headlights (ambient light sensitive, linked to front wipers) | std | — |
| Privacy glass – Rear door windows, rear quarter window fixed, liftgate window | std | — |
| Splash guards | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire (under body) – T165/90D18 | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent 4WD | std | — |
| Front engine FWD drive configuration | std | — |
| 5-position Drive Mode Selector | std | — |
| Electronic shift-by-wire drive selector | std | — |
| Idle stop/start system | std | — |
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer-tow Group I — includes Class IV hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin wiring harness, rear load-leveling suspension and full-size spare tire | — | opt |
| 54.1-liter luggage box storage compartment with hinged lid under cargo floor, cargo area light | std | — |
| Carpeted cargo area — includes storage tray and four cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Pathfinder
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 58 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (16), Service Brakes (11), Engine (10)
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V173000 · 1,430 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 58 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 2 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 122 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (47), Unspecified (33), Engine (32)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Engine 25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan PathfinderS FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,400 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $36,400 – $50,640 9 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pathfinder 2WD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 94.9 to 83.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder scores 94.9 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 83.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (58 against 122 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 58), and seats 8 against 5. Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 22 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, the same EPA fuel cost ($2,900 a year), and 23 combined.