2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander edges it, 91.5 to 87.3, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips.
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
The 2026 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 …
2026 Toyota Highlander
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2026 Toyota Highlander
Slight edgeThe Toyota Highlander edges it, 91.5 to 87.3, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Pathfinderoverall 87.3 | 2026 Toyota Highlanderoverall 91.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 66.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 90.3 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 87.5 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 65.5 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 87.3 | 91.5 |
Nissan Pathfinder: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Pathfinder
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
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 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander edges it, 91.5 to 87.3, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Highlander scores 91.5 and the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 87.3. 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 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
2026 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.