Introduction
The three-row SUV is designed for family life, weekend getaways, and beyond. The Nissan Pathfinder and Honda Pilot are mid-size crossover SUVs that offer spacious cabins, advanced safety technology, and plenty of features and connectivity to keep everyone entertained.
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder makes its return, remaining in its fifth generation, and now includes the power liftgate across all models. The 2025 Honda Pilot returns as an industry and consumer favorite, ranked in the top four by J.D. Power as one of the best upper midsize SUVs of 2025, alongside the Nissan Pathfinder.
If you're searching for a vehicle that combines family comfort with adventure capability, this side-by-side comparison will help you decide which one best fits your family’s needs: the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Honda Pilot.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder seats seven to eight passengers, depending on trim, with plenty of space left for bags and cargo.
- The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.
- The new Nissan Pathfinder is a top-rated mid-size SUV that is exciting, fuel-efficient, and capable.
How does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder compare to the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is shorter than the Honda Pilot, but it is taller, which translates to more interior space in the third row when the seats are folded and behind the seats in the cargo area.
Inside, both the Nissan Pathfinder and the Honda Pilot comfortably accommodate seven to eight passengers with three rows of seating and foldable seats for additional cargo space. Two Pathfinder trims can seat up to eight passengers, while the other two only seat seven. The 2025 Honda Pilot lineup includes six trims, five of which can accommodate up to eight passengers, leaving the TrailSport as the only trim that seats just seven.
Although both the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2025 Honda Pilot come with a V6 engine, the Nissan Pathfinder excels in towing capacity, with an impressive 6,000-pound capacity compared to the Honda Pilot's maximum of 5,000 pounds.
Which mid-size crossover SUV has better fuel economy? It’s the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder!
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has an EPA estimated combined 23 MPG city/highway fuel economy. Both the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2025 Honda Pilot offer fuel efficiency that allows you to travel within your budget. In a side-by-side comparison, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder demonstrates better EPA estimated fuel efficiency by a few miles and provides a longer overall driving range.
Why buy a new 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Buy the new 2025 Nissan Pathfinder because you want a mid-size SUV that is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2025 Top Safety Pick+ and a J.D. Power top pick as one of the best upper midsize SUVs on the road this year. With its 3.5L 24-valve V6 engine and towing capacity, you can bring along the things that make a trip fun. The new Nissan Pathfinder is the perfect SUV for your daily commute and trips that create memories.
Your new 2025 Nissan Pathfinder S, SV, SL, and Platinum available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) comes with advanced driver assistance and safety technology, including an available dash cam with an optional dual camera driver recorder, Brake Assist, High Beam Assist, Hill Descent Control, Blind-spot Warning, 360-degree Surround View Camera, Active Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Cruise Control, Parking Sensors and more.
Other 2025 Nissan Pathfinder features include either a 7-inch or a 12.3-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the upgraded Bose premium audio system, SiriusXM, illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Voice Recognition, Speed Sensitive Volume, and NissanConnect with a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Travel in a Nissan Pathfinder
Travel anywhere with everyone and everything you need, plus the ability to tow with the new 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The new Nissan Pathfinder goes beyond daily school runs and grocery trips. These SUVs handle road trips, light off-roading, and all the gear that comes with an active lifestyle.
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