2025 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2025 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 94.1 to 82.9, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on space & cargo.
2025 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 …
2025 Toyota Highlander
The 2025 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2025 Toyota Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 94.1 to 82.9, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Pathfinderoverall 82.9 | 2025 Toyota Highlanderoverall 94.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 66.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 86.8 | 92.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 87.5 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 82.9 | 94.1 |
Nissan Pathfinder: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Pathfinder
Top recalls
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V173000 · 1,430 vehicles
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts25V872000 · 39 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pathfinder 2WD | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $1,800 |
| 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 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 94.1 to 82.9, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Highlander scores 94.1 and the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder 82.9. 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 Toyota Highlander?
2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.